Psychology at University of West Florida
Pensacola, FL · Bachelor's Degree · about 177 graduates a year
University of West Florida graduates in psychology earn 11% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 31% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of West Florida 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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| 792 | West Texas A & M University Canyon, TX | $45,193 | $45,948 | #796 | $30,101 |
| 793 | University of South Carolina Aiken Aiken, SC | $45,163 | $50,079 | #545 | $31,121 |
| 794 | Oakland University Rochester Hills, MI | $45,141 | $47,596 | #696 | $28,026 |
| 795 | University of West Florida Pensacola, FL | $45,101 | $48,004 | #671 | $27,563 |
| 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 |
Other Psychology Credentials at University of West Florida
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $42,585 | $67,785 | $35,765 |
Other Majors at University of West Florida by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of West Florida psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $27,563 one year after graduating and $45,101 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of West Florida rank for psychology?
Among 1027 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, University of West Florida ranks #795 by median pay four years after graduation, and #671 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at University of West Florida worth it?
Its graduates earn 11% less than the national median for psychology ($50,706), and the median federal debt at graduation is $14,000.
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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.
