Psychology at North Park University
Chicago, IL · Bachelor's Degree · about 38 graduates a year
North Park University graduates in psychology earn 11% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 45% of one year’s pay at that point.
How North Park 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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| 204 | University of New Hampshire at Manchester Manchester, NH | $56,153 | $51,723 | #414 | $38,229 |
| 205 | University of New Hampshire College of Professional Studies Online Manchester, NH | $56,153 | $51,723 | #415 | $38,229 |
| 206 | Pace University New York, NY | $56,078 | $53,375 | #308 | — |
| 207 | North Park University Chicago, IL | $56,062 | $55,081 | #226 | $33,630 |
| 208 | Michigan State University East Lansing, MI | $56,040 | $59,088 | #104 | $30,164 |
| 209 | Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus Teaneck, NJ | $55,977 | $49,130 | #599 | $23,969 |
| 210 | Fairleigh Dickinson University-Florham Campus Madison, NJ | $55,977 | $49,130 | #600 | $23,969 |
Other Majors at North Park University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $86,581 | $73,846 | #488 of 966 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $65,032 | $43,519 | #62 of 660 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $62,972 | — | #61 of 476 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $61,958 | $43,658 | #723 of 1176 |
| Biology | $55,253 | $33,592 | #519 of 841 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | — | $46,168 | — |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $44,098 | $30,165 | #561 of 610 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | — | $40,374 | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts | — | $33,276 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do North Park University psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $33,630 one year after graduating and $56,062 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does North Park University rank for psychology?
Among 1027 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, North Park University ranks #207 by median pay four years after graduation, and #226 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at North Park University worth it?
Its graduates earn 11% more than the national median for psychology ($50,706), and the median federal debt at graduation is $25,041.
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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.