Psychology at Baylor University
Waco, TX · Bachelor's Degree · about 151 graduates a year
Baylor University graduates in psychology earn 28% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 38% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Baylor 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 |
| … | |||||
| 36 | Syracuse University Syracuse, NY | $65,694 | $62,527 | #58 | $34,654 |
| 37 | Texas Christian University Fort Worth, TX | $65,356 | $66,448 | #31 | $42,108 |
| 38 | Hood College Frederick, MD | $65,110 | $57,142 | #160 | $23,358 |
| 39 | Baylor University Waco, TX | $65,090 | $66,177 | #32 | $27,785 |
| 40 | University of San Francisco San Francisco, CA | $65,071 | $59,210 | #103 | $36,734 |
| 41 | Wake Forest University Winston-salem, NC | $64,814 | $69,555 | #21 | $34,823 |
| 42 | Manhattan College Riverdale, NY | $64,684 | $61,566 | #72 | $24,727 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Baylor University psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $27,785 one year after graduating and $65,090 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Baylor University rank for psychology?
Among 1027 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, Baylor University ranks #39 by median pay four years after graduation, and #32 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at Baylor University worth it?
Its graduates earn 28% more than the national median for psychology ($50,706), and the median federal debt at graduation is $25,000.
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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.