Psychology at Tusculum University
Greeneville, TN · Bachelor's Degree · about 17 graduates a year
Tusculum University graduates in psychology earn 25% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 70% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Tusculum University Compares for Psychology
All 1027 colleges reporting psychology earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Georgetown University Washington, DC | $99,007 | $86,756 | #2 | $51,959 |
| 2 | Washington University in St Louis Saint Louis, MO | $91,787 | $98,415 | #1 | — |
| 3 | Dartmouth College Hanover, NH | $86,896 | $80,040 | #4 | — |
| 4 | Carnegie Mellon University Pittsburgh, PA | $82,433 | $83,835 | #3 | — |
| 5 | George Washington University Washington, DC | $79,187 | $69,388 | #22 | — |
| 6 | Cornell University Ithaca, NY | $78,049 | $74,286 | #13 | $36,630 |
| 7 | Santa Clara University Santa Clara, CA | $75,742 | $68,920 | #23 | $38,587 |
| 8 | Virginia Military Institute Lexington, VA | $75,059 | $68,348 | #24 | $44,163 |
| 9 | Lehigh University Bethlehem, PA | $74,939 | $76,214 | #7 | $40,942 |
| 10 | Gettysburg College Gettysburg, PA | $74,466 | $75,733 | #8 | $50,040 |
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| 998 | The University of Tennessee Southern Pulaski, TN | $38,072 | $41,590 | #970 | $30,958 |
| 999 | Southeastern Louisiana University Hammond, LA | $37,998 | $43,986 | #907 | $20,870 |
| 1000 | Carson-Newman University Jefferson City, TN | $37,992 | $41,502 | #972 | $28,217 |
| 1001 | Tusculum University Greeneville, TN | $37,934 | $41,439 | #974 | $30,170 |
| 1002 | University of Southern Mississippi Hattiesburg, MS | $37,925 | $46,015 | #792 | $28,130 |
| 1003 | McKendree University Lebanon, IL | $37,892 | $37,229 | #1011 | $31,919 |
| 1004 | Delta State University Cleveland, MS | $37,868 | $45,946 | #797 | $18,767 |
Other Majors at Tusculum University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $65,012 | $57,543 | #960 of 966 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $60,973 | $48,874 | #761 of 1176 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $48,680 | — | #525 of 660 |
| Education | $42,927 | $36,540 | #60 of 71 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $40,855 | $22,825 | #591 of 610 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Tusculum University psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $30,170 one year after graduating and $37,934 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Tusculum University rank for psychology?
Among 1027 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, Tusculum University ranks #1001 by median pay four years after graduation, and #974 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at Tusculum University worth it?
Its graduates earn 25% less than the national median for psychology ($50,706), and the median federal debt at graduation is $26,630.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.