Location: Montreat, NC•In-State Tuition: $33,860•Admission Rate: 66%
Median Earnings (1yr)
$29,234
5th percentile
Est. Median Debt
$26,000
Est. from national median (5 programs)
Sample: 16 graduates Limited data

Where Montreat College Stands

Earnings vs. debt across all psychology bachelors's programs nationally

Montreat College (estimated ±10%)Other psychology programs

Dashed lines show national medians. Upper-left = best value.

Earnings Distribution

How Montreat College graduates compare to all programs nationally

Montreat College earns $29k — 5th percentile among psychology bachelors programs.

Earnings Over Time

How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation

School1 Year4 YearsGrowth
Montreat College$29,234$35,005+20%
Marist University$47,348$60,881+29%
Northwestern University$36,890$59,494+61%
University of California-Davis$31,345$53,727+71%

Compare to Similar Programs Nationally

Psychology bachelors's programs at top institutions nationally

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SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median Debt*Debt/Earnings
Montreat CollegeMontreat$33,860$29,234$35,005$26,000*—
University of California-San DiegoLa Jolla$15,265$47,672—$18,200*0.38
Marist UniversityPoughkeepsie$46,140$47,348$60,881$26,000*0.55
Northwestern UniversityEvanston$65,997$36,890$59,494$11,630*0.32
University of California-DavisDavis$15,247$31,345$53,727$14,745*0.47
National Median—$36,890—$16,472*0.45
* Estimated from similar programs

Career Paths

Occupations commonly associated with psychology graduates

Psychologists, All Other

All psychologists not listed separately.

$94,310/yrJobs growth:

Neuropsychologists

Apply theories and principles of neuropsychology to evaluate and diagnose disorders of higher cerebral functioning, often in research and medical settings. Study the human brain and the effect of physiological states on human cognition and behavior. May formulate and administer programs of treatment.

$94,310/yrJobs growth:

Clinical Neuropsychologists

Assess and diagnose patients with neurobehavioral problems related to acquired or developmental disorders of the nervous system, such as neurodegenerative disorders, traumatic brain injury, seizure disorders, and learning disabilities. Recommend treatment after diagnosis, such as therapy, medication, or surgery. Assist with evaluation before and after neurosurgical procedures, such as deep brain stimulation.

$94,310/yrJobs growth:

Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary

Teach courses in psychology, such as child, clinical, and developmental psychology, and psychological counseling. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

$83,980/yrJobs growth:

Managers, All Other

All managers not listed separately.

Loss Prevention Managers

Plan and direct policies, procedures, or systems to prevent the loss of assets. Determine risk exposure or potential liability, and develop risk control measures.

About This Data

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)

Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Montreat College, approximately 40% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.

Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.

Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.

Sample Size: Based on 16 graduates with reported earnings and 18 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.