Psychology at Northwestern University
Evanston, IL · Bachelor's Degree · about 4 graduates a year
Northwestern University graduates in psychology earn 24% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 18% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Northwestern University Compares for Psychology
All 9 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 | Widener University Chester, PA | $79,923 | $81,282 | #1 | — |
| 2 | Marist College Poughkeepsie, NY | $67,205 | $63,965 | #2 | $47,348 |
| 3 | Northwestern University Evanston, IL | $62,905 | $61,804 | #3 | $36,890 |
| 4 | University of California-Davis Davis, CA | $60,257 | $54,830 | #4 | $31,345 |
| 5 | California State University-Dominguez Hills Carson, CA | $52,965 | $48,195 | #7 | — |
| 6 | Tiffin University Tiffin, OH | $50,430 | $53,816 | #6 | — |
| 7 | Carson-Newman University Jefferson City, TN | $49,609 | $54,192 | #5 | — |
| 8 | Kean University Union, NJ | $47,179 | $41,408 | #9 | — |
| 9 | Montreat College Montreat, NC | $39,845 | $42,759 | #8 | $29,234 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Northwestern University psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $36,890 one year after graduating and $62,905 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Northwestern University rank for psychology?
Among 9 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, Northwestern University ranks #3 by median pay four years after graduation, and #3 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at Northwestern University worth it?
Its graduates earn 24% more than the national median for psychology ($50,748), and the median federal debt at graduation is $11,630.
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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.