Psychology at Marymount University
Arlington, VA · Bachelor's Degree · about 31 graduates a year
Marymount University graduates in psychology earn 10% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 48% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Marymount 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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| 212 | University of Bridgeport Bridgeport, CT | $55,958 | $50,380 | #521 | $33,392 |
| 213 | Moravian University Bethlehem, PA | $55,931 | $56,882 | #165 | $33,399 |
| 214 | San Francisco State University San Francisco, CA | $55,902 | $50,867 | #472 | $34,803 |
| 215 | Marymount University Arlington, VA | $55,869 | $50,874 | #470 | $33,277 |
| 216 | University of Missouri-Columbia Columbia, MO | $55,839 | $59,871 | #91 | $33,794 |
| 217 | Metropolitan State University Saint Paul, MN | $55,824 | $53,324 | #311 | $40,958 |
| 218 | William Jewell College Liberty, MO | $55,773 | $59,800 | #93 | $31,232 |
Other Majors at Marymount University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $94,503 | $80,090 | #215 of 966 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | $82,795 | $68,364 | #251 of 459 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $80,196 | $48,217 | #138 of 1176 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $73,058 | $35,642 | #17 of 660 |
| Biology | $66,460 | $31,156 | #156 of 841 |
| Political Science and Government | $64,917 | $41,186 | #201 of 565 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | $59,645 | $25,727 | #81 of 156 |
| Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations | $56,160 | $29,825 | #21 of 42 |
| Design and Applied Arts | $55,646 | $33,180 | #120 of 299 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $47,218 | — | #347 of 476 |
| Public Health | $44,896 | — | #206 of 215 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Marymount University psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $33,277 one year after graduating and $55,869 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Marymount University rank for psychology?
Among 1027 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, Marymount University ranks #215 by median pay four years after graduation, and #470 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at Marymount University worth it?
Its graduates earn 10% more than the national median for psychology ($50,706), and the median federal debt at graduation is $27,000.
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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.