Psychology at Alverno College
Milwaukee, WI · Bachelor's Degree · about 10 graduates a year
Alverno College graduates in psychology earn 11% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 64% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Alverno College 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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| 796 | Peru State College Peru, NE | $45,096 | $46,609 | #763 | $32,542 |
| 797 | Marywood University Scranton, PA | $45,088 | $45,855 | #802 | — |
| 798 | Dean College Franklin, MA | $45,086 | $39,703 | #1001 | $32,218 |
| 799 | Alverno College Milwaukee, WI | $45,066 | $46,893 | #744 | — |
| 800 | Tuskegee University Tuskegee, AL | $45,053 | $51,139 | #450 | $25,589 |
| 801 | Texas A & M University-Kingsville Kingsville, TX | $45,020 | $45,772 | #807 | $33,220 |
| 802 | William Peace University Raleigh, NC | $44,997 | $48,288 | #653 | $28,202 |
Other Majors at Alverno College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $81,388 | $72,005 | #675 of 966 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $62,340 | $38,870 | #695 of 1176 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $53,631 | $44,812 | #215 of 476 |
| Business/Commerce | — | $52,065 | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $46,708 | $42,709 | #395 of 680 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | — | $36,361 | — |
| Biology | — | $26,856 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Alverno College psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn $45,066 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Alverno College rank for psychology?
Among 1027 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, Alverno College ranks #799 by median pay four years after graduation, and #744 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at Alverno College worth it?
Its graduates earn 11% less than the national median for psychology ($50,706), and the median federal debt at graduation is $28,638.
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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.