Psychology at Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VA · Bachelor's Degree · about 309 graduates a year
Old Dominion University graduates in psychology earn 2% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 44% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Old Dominion 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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| 399 | Walsh University North Canton, OH | $51,967 | $55,457 | #209 | $27,577 |
| 400 | Illinois State University Normal, IL | $51,941 | $51,032 | #461 | $32,104 |
| 401 | Bridgewater State University Bridgewater, MA | $51,939 | $45,738 | #809 | $35,718 |
| 402 | Old Dominion University Norfolk, VA | $51,907 | $47,266 | #717 | $34,303 |
| 403 | Keene State College Keene, NH | $51,904 | $47,809 | #687 | $34,633 |
| 404 | Fort Hays State University Hays, KS | $51,898 | $53,879 | #275 | $40,009 |
| 405 | University of Minnesota-Duluth Duluth, MN | $51,891 | $49,567 | #581 | $38,543 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Old Dominion University psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $34,303 one year after graduating and $51,907 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Old Dominion University rank for psychology?
Among 1027 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, Old Dominion University ranks #402 by median pay four years after graduation, and #717 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at Old Dominion University worth it?
Its graduates earn 2% more than the national median for psychology ($50,706), and the median federal debt at graduation is $23,000.
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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.