Psychology at Lawrence University
Appleton, WI · Bachelor's Degree · about 43 graduates a year
Lawrence University graduates in psychology earn 9% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 33% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Lawrence 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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| 749 | Robert Morris University Moon Township, PA | $46,025 | $46,808 | #752 | $32,326 |
| 750 | Messiah University Mechanicsburg, PA | $45,982 | $46,764 | #754 | $31,131 |
| 751 | Colorado State University Pueblo Pueblo, CO | $45,974 | $42,995 | #937 | $27,133 |
| 752 | Lawrence University Appleton, WI | $45,971 | $47,835 | #685 | — |
| 753 | Mount Mercy University Cedar Rapids, IA | $45,951 | $48,335 | #652 | $34,536 |
| 754 | Berry College Mount Berry, GA | $45,943 | $47,560 | #699 | $25,831 |
| 755 | Hamline University Saint Paul, MN | $45,927 | $43,870 | #914 | $37,872 |
Other Majors at Lawrence University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economics | $71,338 | — | #257 of 368 |
| Political Science and Government | $50,021 | — | #519 of 565 |
| English Language and Literature | $47,954 | — | #314 of 576 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $44,313 | — | #137 of 423 |
| Music | $43,385 | — | #136 of 268 |
| Biology | $38,092 | — | #827 of 841 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Lawrence University psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn $45,971 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Lawrence University rank for psychology?
Among 1027 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, Lawrence University ranks #752 by median pay four years after graduation, and #685 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at Lawrence University worth it?
Its graduates earn 9% less than the national median for psychology ($50,706), and the median federal debt at graduation is $15,000.
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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.