Psychology at Southwestern University
Georgetown, TX · Bachelor's Degree · about 43 graduates a year
Southwestern University graduates in psychology earn 1% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 52% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Southwestern 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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| 489 | Curry College Milton, MA | $50,496 | $44,467 | #888 | $33,077 |
| 490 | Northern Arizona University Flagstaff, AZ | $50,448 | $51,836 | #407 | $33,844 |
| 491 | Russell Sage College Troy, NY | $50,446 | $48,014 | #670 | $37,821 |
| 492 | Southwestern University Georgetown, TX | $50,426 | $51,268 | #441 | $30,373 |
| 493 | Western Connecticut State University Danbury, CT | $50,410 | $45,385 | #831 | $32,064 |
| 494 | University of Nebraska at Kearney Kearney, NE | $50,360 | $52,049 | #393 | $34,055 |
| 495 | William Jessup University Rocklin, CA | $50,354 | $45,819 | #804 | $31,905 |
Other Majors at Southwestern University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business/Commerce | $71,342 | $47,056 | #67 of 271 |
| Biology | $62,928 | — | #248 of 841 |
| Political Science and Government | $61,935 | $34,415 | #283 of 565 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $59,372 | $34,050 | #187 of 660 |
| Education | $52,035 | $50,984 | #29 of 71 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $48,338 | — | #465 of 610 |
| English Language and Literature | — | $25,060 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Southwestern University psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $30,373 one year after graduating and $50,426 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Southwestern University rank for psychology?
Among 1027 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, Southwestern University ranks #492 by median pay four years after graduation, and #441 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at Southwestern University worth it?
Its graduates earn 1% less than the national median for psychology ($50,706), and the median federal debt at graduation is $26,000.
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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.