Psychology at Shenandoah University
Winchester, VA · Bachelor's Degree · about 39 graduates a year
Shenandoah University graduates in psychology earn 15% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 43% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Shenandoah 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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| 132 | Miami University-Middletown Middletown, OH | $58,255 | $62,167 | #65 | $36,190 |
| 133 | Miami University-Oxford Oxford, OH | $58,255 | $62,167 | #66 | $36,190 |
| 134 | Saint Mary's College Notre Dame, IN | $58,218 | $62,457 | #60 | $32,213 |
| 135 | Shenandoah University Winchester, VA | $58,144 | $52,945 | #332 | $34,531 |
| 136 | Stony Brook University Stony Brook, NY | $58,137 | $55,334 | #212 | $32,306 |
| 137 | Valparaiso University Valparaiso, IN | $58,104 | $62,335 | #62 | $31,057 |
| 138 | Seattle University Seattle, WA | $57,993 | $53,341 | #310 | $37,452 |
Other Majors at Shenandoah University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $91,096 | $81,678 | #317 of 966 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $66,673 | $45,499 | #495 of 1176 |
| Biology | $66,070 | $40,980 | #161 of 841 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $64,373 | $37,676 | #67 of 610 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $63,290 | $46,816 | #78 of 660 |
| Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences | $54,490 | $24,058 | #52 of 64 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | — | $51,601 | — |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | $40,457 | $17,818 | #116 of 255 |
| Music | $30,758 | — | #255 of 268 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Shenandoah University psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $34,531 one year after graduating and $58,144 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Shenandoah University rank for psychology?
Among 1027 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, Shenandoah University ranks #135 by median pay four years after graduation, and #332 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at Shenandoah University worth it?
Its graduates earn 15% more than the national median for psychology ($50,706), and the median federal debt at graduation is $25,000.
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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.