Psychology at Southern Virginia University
Buena Vista, VA · Bachelor's Degree · about 42 graduates a year
Southern Virginia University graduates in psychology earn 27% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Southern Virginia 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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| 1012 | Culver-Stockton College Canton, MO | $37,472 | $40,178 | #996 | $34,226 |
| 1013 | McNeese State University Lake Charles, LA | $37,416 | $43,312 | #930 | $26,414 |
| 1014 | Francis Marion University Florence, SC | $37,288 | $41,347 | #977 | $26,947 |
| 1015 | Southern Virginia University Buena Vista, VA | $36,808 | $33,517 | #1026 | — |
| 1016 | The University of Tennessee-Martin Martin, TN | $36,507 | $39,880 | #999 | $27,433 |
| 1017 | Reed College Portland, OR | $36,430 | $36,645 | #1014 | $32,634 |
| 1018 | Cairn University-Langhorne Langhorne, PA | $36,295 | $36,912 | #1012 | — |
Other Majors at Southern Virginia University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business/Commerce | $56,726 | — | #226 of 271 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $40,419 | $22,024 | #445 of 476 |
| English Language and Literature | $33,115 | — | #570 of 576 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Southern Virginia University psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn $36,808 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Southern Virginia University rank for psychology?
Among 1027 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, Southern Virginia University ranks #1015 by median pay four years after graduation, and #1026 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at Southern Virginia University worth it?
Its graduates earn 27% less than the national median for psychology ($50,706).
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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.