Psychology at St. Mary's University
San Antonio, TX · Bachelor's Degree · about 33 graduates a year
St. Mary's University graduates in psychology earn 18% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 63% of one year’s pay at that point.
How St. Mary's 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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| 927 | Fisher College Boston, MA | $41,644 | $36,672 | #1013 | $36,873 |
| 928 | Northwestern Oklahoma State University Alva, OK | $41,641 | $46,753 | #755 | — |
| 929 | Newberry College Newberry, SC | $41,585 | $46,111 | #787 | — |
| 930 | St. Mary's University San Antonio, TX | $41,580 | $42,275 | #954 | $28,175 |
| 931 | Augusta University Augusta, GA | $41,544 | $43,006 | #936 | $29,375 |
| 932 | Spalding University Louisville, KY | $41,460 | $46,945 | #741 | $40,262 |
| 933 | Auburn University at Montgomery Montgomery, AL | $41,393 | $46,985 | #735 | $30,538 |
Other Majors at St. Mary's University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $82,753 | $48,018 | #166 of 452 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $81,100 | — | #240 of 796 |
| Computer Engineering | $78,406 | — | #186 of 189 |
| Marketing | $66,151 | $46,438 | #270 of 516 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $52,553 | $27,978 | #331 of 610 |
| English Language and Literature | $51,014 | $39,752 | #215 of 576 |
| Criminology | $48,731 | $33,978 | #99 of 113 |
| Biology | $46,873 | $20,104 | #759 of 841 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $46,782 | $30,237 | #564 of 660 |
| Political Science and Government | $46,620 | $36,392 | #548 of 565 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | — | $39,105 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do St. Mary's University psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $28,175 one year after graduating and $41,580 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does St. Mary's University rank for psychology?
Among 1027 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, St. Mary's University ranks #930 by median pay four years after graduation, and #954 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at St. Mary's University worth it?
Its graduates earn 18% 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.