Psychology at Hardin-Simmons University
Abilene, TX · Bachelor's Degree · about 24 graduates a year
Hardin-Simmons University graduates in psychology earn 6% 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 Hardin-Simmons 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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| 674 | Bryan College-Dayton Dayton, TN | $47,549 | $51,942 | #400 | — |
| 675 | Eastern University Saint Davids, PA | $47,539 | $48,348 | #651 | — |
| 676 | Alfred University Alfred, NY | $47,445 | $45,158 | #850 | $26,433 |
| 677 | Hardin-Simmons University Abilene, TX | $47,423 | $48,215 | #656 | $31,503 |
| 678 | Western Colorado University Gunnison, CO | $47,401 | $44,329 | #893 | $32,352 |
| 679 | Lynn University Boca Raton, FL | $47,373 | $50,422 | #499 | — |
| 680 | Susquehanna University Selinsgrove, PA | $47,367 | $48,173 | #660 | $28,186 |
Other Majors at Hardin-Simmons University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $90,276 | — | #364 of 966 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $72,425 | — | #296 of 452 |
| Biology | $52,005 | $30,520 | #627 of 841 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $51,722 | $48,334 | #158 of 345 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $50,560 | $30,789 | #386 of 610 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $49,389 | $39,445 | #509 of 660 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $48,112 | $35,582 | #1118 of 1176 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | — | $44,023 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Hardin-Simmons University psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $31,503 one year after graduating and $47,423 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Hardin-Simmons University rank for psychology?
Among 1027 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, Hardin-Simmons University ranks #677 by median pay four years after graduation, and #656 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at Hardin-Simmons University worth it?
Its graduates earn 6% less than the national median for psychology ($50,706), and the median federal debt at graduation is $25,600.
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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.