Psychology at Western Illinois University
Macomb, IL · Bachelor's Degree · about 58 graduates a year
Western Illinois University graduates in psychology earn 12% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 60% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Western Illinois 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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| 812 | Buena Vista University Storm Lake, IA | $44,755 | $47,077 | #725 | $35,559 |
| 813 | La Roche University Pittsburgh, PA | $44,709 | $45,469 | #829 | $31,192 |
| 814 | The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga Chattanooga, TN | $44,700 | $48,830 | #616 | $30,984 |
| 815 | Western Illinois University Macomb, IL | $44,683 | $43,901 | #912 | $30,471 |
| 816 | College of the Ozarks Point Lookout, MO | $44,659 | $47,884 | #680 | $24,860 |
| 817 | Saint Norbert College De Pere, WI | $44,634 | $46,444 | #772 | $30,866 |
| 818 | Southeast Missouri State University Cape Girardeau, MO | $44,580 | $47,799 | #688 | $30,477 |
Other Psychology Credentials at Western Illinois University
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | — | $56,378 | — |
Other Majors at Western Illinois University by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Western Illinois University psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $30,471 one year after graduating and $44,683 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Western Illinois University rank for psychology?
Among 1027 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, Western Illinois University ranks #815 by median pay four years after graduation, and #912 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at Western Illinois University worth it?
Its graduates earn 12% less than the national median for psychology ($50,706), and the median federal debt at graduation is $27,000.
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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.