Psychology at Seattle University
Seattle, WA · Bachelor's Degree · about 72 graduates a year
Seattle University graduates in psychology earn 14% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 34% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Seattle 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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| 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 |
| 139 | Le Moyne College Syracuse, NY | $57,984 | $55,189 | #220 | $35,624 |
| 140 | SUNY College at Geneseo Geneseo, NY | $57,972 | $55,177 | #221 | $30,049 |
| 141 | University of Connecticut Storrs, CT | $57,961 | $52,183 | #384 | $33,521 |
Other Psychology Credentials at Seattle University
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $48,894 | $61,415 | $55,500 |
Other Majors at Seattle University by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Seattle University psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $37,452 one year after graduating and $57,993 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Seattle University rank for psychology?
Among 1027 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, Seattle University ranks #138 by median pay four years after graduation, and #310 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at Seattle University worth it?
Its graduates earn 14% more than the national median for psychology ($50,706), and the median federal debt at graduation is $19,500.
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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.