Psychology at Union University
Jackson, TN · Bachelor's Degree · about 17 graduates a year
Union University graduates in psychology earn 13% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 60% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Union 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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| 831 | University of Wisconsin-Superior Superior, WI | $44,116 | $45,905 | #801 | $38,262 |
| 832 | Troy University Troy, AL | $44,102 | $50,060 | #546 | $31,479 |
| 833 | Louisiana State University-Alexandria Alexandria, LA | $44,069 | $51,013 | #462 | $30,362 |
| 834 | Union University Jackson, TN | $44,056 | $48,126 | #663 | — |
| 835 | North Carolina Central University Durham, NC | $44,053 | $47,275 | #715 | $29,400 |
| 836 | Cameron University Lawton, OK | $44,045 | $49,452 | #588 | $36,464 |
| 837 | Tennessee Technological University Cookeville, TN | $44,043 | $48,112 | #664 | $28,394 |
Other Majors at Union University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $72,824 | $68,399 | #921 of 966 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $63,234 | $58,201 | #661 of 1176 |
| Marketing | $57,184 | $38,886 | #429 of 516 |
| Social Work | $46,286 | $38,056 | #357 of 420 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $41,226 | $41,320 | #437 of 476 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Union University psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn $44,056 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Union University rank for psychology?
Among 1027 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, Union University ranks #834 by median pay four years after graduation, and #663 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at Union University worth it?
Its graduates earn 13% less than the national median for psychology ($50,706), and the median federal debt at graduation is $26,506.
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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.