Psychology at Utah Valley University
Orem, UT · Bachelor's Degree · about 408 graduates a year
Utah Valley 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 34% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Utah Valley 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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| 668 | Ashland University Ashland, OH | $47,671 | $50,872 | #471 | — |
| 669 | Sam Houston State University Huntsville, TX | $47,659 | $48,455 | #640 | $31,353 |
| 670 | Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania Slippery Rock, PA | $47,654 | $48,465 | #639 | $32,780 |
| 671 | Utah Valley University Orem, UT | $47,596 | $45,110 | #855 | $31,888 |
| 672 | Chestnut Hill College Philadelphia, PA | $47,591 | $48,400 | #646 | $33,918 |
| 673 | Vanguard University of Southern California Costa Mesa, CA | $47,582 | $43,297 | #931 | — |
| 674 | Bryan College-Dayton Dayton, TN | $47,549 | $51,942 | #400 | — |
Other Psychology Credentials at Utah Valley University
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Associate's Degree | — | $43,945 | — |
Other Majors at Utah Valley University by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Utah Valley University psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $31,888 one year after graduating and $47,596 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Utah Valley University rank for psychology?
Among 1027 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, Utah Valley University ranks #671 by median pay four years after graduation, and #855 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at Utah Valley University worth it?
Its graduates earn 6% less than the national median for psychology ($50,706), and the median federal debt at graduation is $16,000.
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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.