Psychology at University of Lynchburg
Lynchburg, VA · Bachelor's Degree · about 28 graduates a year
University of Lynchburg graduates in psychology earn 4% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How University of Lynchburg 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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| 619 | University of Wisconsin-Green Bay Green Bay, WI | $48,711 | $50,686 | #485 | $36,068 |
| 620 | Webster University Saint Louis, MO | $48,689 | $52,205 | #383 | — |
| 621 | Lake Erie College Painesville, OH | $48,687 | $51,956 | #397 | $35,067 |
| 622 | University of Lynchburg Lynchburg, VA | $48,610 | $44,264 | #896 | — |
| 623 | SUNY College at Potsdam Potsdam, NY | $48,601 | $46,258 | #780 | $27,825 |
| 624 | Franklin Pierce University Rindge, NH | $48,547 | $44,717 | #872 | $31,465 |
| 625 | New England College Henniker, NH | $48,488 | $44,662 | #875 | $42,656 |
Other Majors at University of Lynchburg by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $77,007 | — | #846 of 966 |
| Economics | $75,903 | — | #211 of 368 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $63,736 | — | #642 of 1176 |
| Biology | $62,164 | — | #274 of 841 |
| Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences | $59,744 | — | #34 of 64 |
| Public Health | $57,945 | — | #107 of 215 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $55,883 | — | #118 of 265 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $53,009 | — | #316 of 610 |
| Criminology | $48,597 | — | #101 of 113 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $47,536 | — | #360 of 680 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $46,733 | — | #533 of 660 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Lynchburg psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn $48,610 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Lynchburg rank for psychology?
Among 1027 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, University of Lynchburg ranks #622 by median pay four years after graduation, and #896 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at University of Lynchburg worth it?
Its graduates earn 4% 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.