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Psychology at Lawrence University

Lawrence University graduates about 43 psychology majors a year, 13% of its graduating class. That puts it 181st of 694 schools we score for psychology, a strong program at 68 out of 100. Its current catalog lists 70 undergraduate courses in the field, more than 86% of the schools we've counted. Graduates in the major earn a median $46,000 four years out, below the national figure for the same major (0.91×).

Graduates a year4313% of the class
Courses in the catalog70more than 86% of schools
Median pay 4 years out$46,0000.91× the same major nationally
Admit rate63%whole school
SAT middle 50%1210–1460whole school

Around Lawrence University

Main Hall at Lawrence University in Appleton, Wisconsin (United States).
Appleton June 2026 083 (Lawrence University--Main Hall)Photo: Michael Barera · CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
Main Hall at Lawrence University in Appleton, Wisconsin (United States).
Appleton June 2026 085 (Lawrence University--Main Hall)Photo: Michael Barera · CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
Lawrence Memorial Chapel, Lawrence University, Appleton, Wisconsin, USA
Lawrence Memorial Chapel Lawrence University Appleton Wisconsin USAPhoto: WikiSammy · CC BY-SA 3.0 · source
The Seeley G. Mudd Library at Lawrence University in Appleton, Wisconsin (United
Appleton June 2026 086 (Lawrence University--Seeley G. Mudd Library)Photo: Michael Barera · CC BY-SA 4.0 · source

Where psychology happens

Buildings on campus that fit the field: Thomas A. Steitz Hall of Science, Casper Youngchild Hall of Science.

Named buildings on the campus map: Dorm 28 · Academic 21 · Arts 5 · Library 2 · Offices 1.

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Nearby in the psychology ranking

  1. Stonehill College 68
  2. Muhlenberg College 68
  3. Wheaton College (MA) 68
  4. Wofford College 68
  5. Furman University 68
  6. Hobart and William Smith Colleges 68
  7. Centre College 68
  8. University of Houston 67

Other strong majors at Lawrence University

How the score works

The score is out of 100 and compares Lawrence University with every school we score in psychology. It weighs the school's overall strength; how many students graduate in the major and what share of the class they are; research spending in the field (NSF); early pay against the same major nationally; how many courses the catalog lists; and test scores. 80+ is a standout program, 65+ strong, 45+ solid. Sources: US Department of Education (College Scorecard, IPEDS), NSF HERD, each school's current course catalog, OpenStreetMap and Wikimedia Commons.

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