Psychology at University of Memphis
Memphis, TN · Bachelor's Degree · about 188 graduates a year
University of Memphis graduates in psychology earn 10% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 54% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Memphis 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 |
| … | |||||
| 766 | Hampton University Hampton, VA | $45,749 | $41,659 | #968 | $29,154 |
| 767 | Beloit College Beloit, WI | $45,715 | $47,569 | #698 | — |
| 768 | Mary Baldwin University Staunton, VA | $45,703 | $41,617 | #969 | — |
| 769 | University of Memphis Memphis, TN | $45,700 | $49,922 | #555 | $31,582 |
| 770 | Aquinas College Grand Rapids, MI | $45,698 | $48,183 | #658 | $31,789 |
| 771 | Baldwin Wallace University Berea, OH | $45,686 | $48,754 | #620 | $33,669 |
| 772 | University of South Carolina-Upstate Spartanburg, SC | $45,659 | $50,629 | #487 | $29,720 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Memphis psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $31,582 one year after graduating and $45,700 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Memphis rank for psychology?
Among 1027 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, University of Memphis ranks #769 by median pay four years after graduation, and #555 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at University of Memphis worth it?
Its graduates earn 10% less than the national median for psychology ($50,706), and the median federal debt at graduation is $24,875.
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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.