Psychology at University of Richmond
University Of Richmond, VA · Bachelor's Degree · about 56 graduates a year
University of Richmond graduates in psychology earn 27% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 39% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Richmond 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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| 41 | Wake Forest University Winston-salem, NC | $64,814 | $69,555 | #21 | $34,823 |
| 42 | Manhattan College Riverdale, NY | $64,684 | $61,566 | #72 | $24,727 |
| 43 | CUNY Graduate School and University Center New York, NY | $64,619 | $61,504 | #74 | $48,299 |
| 44 | University of Richmond University Of Richmond, VA | $64,584 | $58,810 | #107 | $36,309 |
| 45 | Bradley University Peoria, IL | $64,378 | $63,251 | #48 | $30,159 |
| 46 | Azusa Pacific University Azusa, CA | $63,963 | $58,202 | #119 | $32,435 |
| 47 | Stonehill College Easton, MA | $63,957 | $56,321 | #184 | $37,460 |
Other Majors at University of Richmond by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | $112,621 | $76,763 | #74 of 459 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $112,202 | $71,508 | #16 of 796 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $103,856 | $68,151 | #26 of 1176 |
| Economics | $100,608 | $61,027 | #64 of 368 |
| Human Resources Management and Services | $92,389 | $55,123 | #8 of 187 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | $90,369 | $49,421 | #6 of 207 |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | $81,253 | — | #1 of 137 |
| Biology | $69,564 | $36,300 | #105 of 841 |
| Political Science and Government | $68,339 | $43,253 | #151 of 565 |
| English Language and Literature | $58,014 | $38,333 | #83 of 576 |
| Journalism | — | $43,157 | — |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology | — | $34,796 | — |
| Area Studies | — | $33,340 | — |
| Chemistry | — | $22,881 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Richmond psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $36,309 one year after graduating and $64,584 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Richmond rank for psychology?
Among 1027 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, University of Richmond ranks #44 by median pay four years after graduation, and #107 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at University of Richmond worth it?
Its graduates earn 27% 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.