Psychology at Hampton University
Hampton, VA · Bachelor's Degree · about 50 graduates a year
Hampton University graduates in psychology earn 10% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 56% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Hampton 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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| 763 | Harding University Searcy, AR | $45,814 | $53,988 | #266 | $29,219 |
| 764 | University of Arkansas at Little Rock Little Rock, AR | $45,797 | $53,968 | #267 | $32,522 |
| 765 | Wingate University Wingate, NC | $45,795 | $49,145 | #598 | $26,988 |
| 766 | Hampton University Hampton, VA | $45,749 | $41,659 | #968 | $29,154 |
| 767 | Beloit College Beloit, WI | $45,715 | $47,569 | #698 | — |
| 768 | Mary Baldwin University Staunton, VA | $45,703 | $41,617 | #969 | — |
| 769 | University of Memphis Memphis, TN | $45,700 | $49,922 | #555 | $31,582 |
Other Majors at Hampton University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $94,216 | $69,303 | #219 of 966 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $82,252 | — | #112 of 1176 |
| Political Science and Government | $64,293 | $37,200 | #217 of 565 |
| Journalism | $61,675 | $28,324 | #39 of 187 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $54,437 | $37,179 | #190 of 476 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | $54,286 | — | #164 of 215 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $53,602 | $31,335 | #373 of 660 |
| Biology | $49,539 | $30,359 | #698 of 841 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $48,610 | $27,633 | #454 of 610 |
| Marketing | $47,479 | $32,511 | #503 of 516 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Hampton University psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $29,154 one year after graduating and $45,749 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Hampton University rank for psychology?
Among 1027 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, Hampton University ranks #766 by median pay four years after graduation, and #968 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at Hampton University worth it?
Its graduates earn 10% less than the national median for psychology ($50,706), and the median federal debt at graduation is $25,750.
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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.