Psychology at Regent University
Virginia Beach, VA · Bachelor's Degree · about 122 graduates a year
Regent University graduates in psychology earn 19% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 70% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Regent 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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| 943 | Henderson State University Arkadelphia, AR | $41,112 | $48,447 | #643 | $21,846 |
| 944 | Lander University Greenwood, SC | $41,110 | $45,585 | #820 | $26,626 |
| 945 | Missouri Southern State University Joplin, MO | $41,008 | $43,969 | #910 | $34,647 |
| 946 | Regent University Virginia Beach, VA | $41,007 | $37,341 | #1010 | $30,307 |
| 947 | Baptist University of Florida Graceville, FL | $40,963 | $43,600 | #921 | — |
| 948 | Chadron State College Chadron, NE | $40,919 | $42,291 | #952 | — |
| 949 | Young Harris College Young Harris, GA | $40,907 | $42,347 | #951 | — |
Other Psychology Credentials at Regent University
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $38,781 | — | $37,358 |
Other Majors at Regent University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Human Resources Management and Services | $61,752 | $51,631 | #154 of 187 |
| Public Policy Analysis | $60,776 | $38,546 | #30 of 34 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $59,087 | $48,397 | #828 of 1176 |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | — | $57,169 | — |
| Accounting and Related Services | — | $54,517 | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $50,123 | $49,750 | #190 of 345 |
| Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries | $49,799 | $33,407 | #5 of 29 |
| Bible/Biblical Studies | $48,776 | $31,604 | #11 of 35 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $44,176 | $46,005 | #619 of 660 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $41,335 | $29,313 | #620 of 660 |
| English Language and Literature | $40,012 | $23,986 | #503 of 576 |
| Legal Support Services | — | $36,758 | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $35,318 | $33,534 | #677 of 680 |
| Graphic Communications | $29,565 | $16,280 | #59 of 59 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Regent University psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $30,307 one year after graduating and $41,007 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Regent University rank for psychology?
Among 1027 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, Regent University ranks #946 by median pay four years after graduation, and #1010 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at Regent University worth it?
Its graduates earn 19% less than the national median for psychology ($50,706), and the median federal debt at graduation is $28,895.
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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.