Psychology at Marshall University
Huntington, WV · Bachelor's Degree · about 122 graduates a year
Marshall University graduates in psychology earn 11% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 56% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Marshall 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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| 785 | Clark Atlanta University Atlanta, GA | $45,368 | $46,965 | #738 | $22,328 |
| 786 | Liberty University Lynchburg, VA | $45,340 | $41,286 | #979 | $32,679 |
| 787 | Indiana University-Northwest Gary, IN | $45,323 | $48,623 | #626 | $24,061 |
| 788 | Marshall University Huntington, WV | $45,309 | $53,603 | #292 | $30,864 |
| 789 | Fort Valley State University Fort Valley, GA | $45,292 | $46,886 | #745 | $27,677 |
| 790 | Mid-America Christian University Oklahoma City, OK | $45,276 | $50,834 | #474 | $28,695 |
| 791 | North Carolina A & T State University Greensboro, NC | $45,215 | $48,522 | #634 | $27,653 |
Other Psychology Credentials at Marshall University
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $38,806 | $54,560 | $36,289 |
Other Majors at Marshall University by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Marshall University psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $30,864 one year after graduating and $45,309 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Marshall University rank for psychology?
Among 1027 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, Marshall University ranks #788 by median pay four years after graduation, and #292 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at Marshall University worth it?
Its graduates earn 11% less than the national median for psychology ($50,706), and the median federal debt at graduation is $25,158.
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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.