Psychology at Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA · Bachelor's Degree · about 490 graduates a year
Virginia Commonwealth University graduates in psychology earn 1% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 41% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Virginia Commonwealth 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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| 431 | Grand Valley State University Allendale, MI | $51,460 | $54,259 | #258 | $30,100 |
| 432 | The University of Texas at Dallas Richardson, TX | $51,459 | $52,319 | #377 | $33,331 |
| 433 | Ursinus College Collegeville, PA | $51,443 | $52,318 | #378 | $29,458 |
| 434 | Virginia Commonwealth University Richmond, VA | $51,440 | $46,841 | #750 | $29,462 |
| 435 | University of Louisville Louisville, KY | $51,387 | $58,186 | #120 | $30,416 |
| 436 | Holy Family University Philadelphia, PA | $51,374 | $52,248 | #380 | $24,833 |
| 437 | SUNY Oneonta Oneonta, NY | $51,355 | $48,879 | #612 | $32,845 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Virginia Commonwealth University psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $29,462 one year after graduating and $51,440 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Virginia Commonwealth University rank for psychology?
Among 1027 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, Virginia Commonwealth University ranks #434 by median pay four years after graduation, and #750 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at Virginia Commonwealth University worth it?
Its graduates earn 1% more than the national median for psychology ($50,706), and the median federal debt at graduation is $21,167.
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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.