Psychology at Western Colorado University
Gunnison, CO · Bachelor's Degree · about 32 graduates a year
Western Colorado University graduates in psychology earn 7% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 55% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Western Colorado 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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| 675 | Eastern University Saint Davids, PA | $47,539 | $48,348 | #651 | — |
| 676 | Alfred University Alfred, NY | $47,445 | $45,158 | #850 | $26,433 |
| 677 | Hardin-Simmons University Abilene, TX | $47,423 | $48,215 | #656 | $31,503 |
| 678 | Western Colorado University Gunnison, CO | $47,401 | $44,329 | #893 | $32,352 |
| 679 | Lynn University Boca Raton, FL | $47,373 | $50,422 | #499 | — |
| 680 | Susquehanna University Selinsgrove, PA | $47,367 | $48,173 | #660 | $28,186 |
| 681 | Elizabethtown College Elizabethtown, PA | $47,359 | $48,165 | #662 | — |
Other Majors at Western Colorado University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | $63,922 | $47,204 | #638 of 796 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $61,876 | $41,886 | #727 of 1176 |
| Sociology | $57,359 | $43,178 | #118 of 462 |
| Economics | — | $53,403 | — |
| Biology | $50,954 | $29,881 | #653 of 841 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $49,170 | $26,123 | #206 of 265 |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies | $48,109 | $25,903 | #40 of 63 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $47,426 | — | #520 of 660 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $40,636 | $21,038 | #592 of 610 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $39,865 | — | #260 of 423 |
| English Language and Literature | $39,414 | — | #509 of 576 |
| Political Science and Government | — | $30,272 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Western Colorado University psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $32,352 one year after graduating and $47,401 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Western Colorado University rank for psychology?
Among 1027 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, Western Colorado University ranks #678 by median pay four years after graduation, and #893 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at Western Colorado University worth it?
Its graduates earn 7% less than the national median for psychology ($50,706), and the median federal debt at graduation is $26,000.
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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.