Psychology at Ferrum College
Ferrum, VA · Bachelor's Degree · about 5 graduates a year
Ferrum College graduates in psychology earn 25% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Ferrum College 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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| 1003 | McKendree University Lebanon, IL | $37,892 | $37,229 | #1011 | $31,919 |
| 1004 | Delta State University Cleveland, MS | $37,868 | $45,946 | #797 | $18,767 |
| 1005 | Virginia State University Petersburg, VA | $37,861 | $34,476 | #1023 | $28,513 |
| 1006 | Ferrum College Ferrum, VA | $37,841 | $34,458 | #1024 | — |
| 1007 | Houghton University Houghton, NY | $37,822 | $35,999 | #1018 | — |
| 1008 | Bethune-Cookman University Daytona Beach, FL | $37,793 | $40,226 | #993 | — |
| 1009 | University of New Orleans New Orleans, LA | $37,747 | $43,695 | #916 | $21,243 |
Other Majors at Ferrum College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $60,235 | $42,080 | #147 of 660 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $60,070 | — | #714 of 796 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $49,527 | — | #203 of 265 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $42,664 | $29,100 | #326 of 345 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | $42,229 | — | #153 of 156 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | — | $33,795 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Ferrum College psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn $37,841 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Ferrum College rank for psychology?
Among 1027 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, Ferrum College ranks #1006 by median pay four years after graduation, and #1024 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at Ferrum College worth it?
Its graduates earn 25% less than the national median for psychology ($50,706).
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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.