Psychology at Indiana University-Northwest
Gary, IN · Bachelor's Degree · about 44 graduates a year
Indiana University-Northwest graduates in psychology earn 11% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 42% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Indiana University-Northwest 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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| 784 | Mount Mary University Milwaukee, WI | $45,377 | $47,217 | #718 | $34,411 |
| 785 | Clark Atlanta University Atlanta, GA | $45,368 | $46,965 | #738 | $22,328 |
| 786 | Liberty University Lynchburg, VA | $45,340 | $41,286 | #979 | $32,679 |
| 787 | Indiana University-Northwest Gary, IN | $45,323 | $48,623 | #626 | $24,061 |
| 788 | Marshall University Huntington, WV | $45,309 | $53,603 | #292 | $30,864 |
| 789 | Fort Valley State University Fort Valley, GA | $45,292 | $46,886 | #745 | $27,677 |
| 790 | Mid-America Christian University Oklahoma City, OK | $45,276 | $50,834 | #474 | $28,695 |
Other Majors at Indiana University-Northwest by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $86,888 | $68,086 | #43 of 253 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $82,626 | $73,335 | #627 of 966 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | $67,468 | $57,654 | #44 of 76 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $58,155 | $41,295 | #197 of 660 |
| Business/Commerce | $56,211 | $39,957 | #230 of 271 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $54,525 | $38,620 | #182 of 275 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $54,088 | $48,497 | #114 of 680 |
| Public Health | $53,988 | $43,356 | #137 of 215 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $51,863 | — | #385 of 660 |
| Social Work | $51,575 | $38,652 | #215 of 420 |
| Computer Science | $49,084 | $36,053 | #348 of 349 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $47,530 | $37,035 | #344 of 476 |
| English Language and Literature | $29,768 | — | #576 of 576 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Indiana University-Northwest psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $24,061 one year after graduating and $45,323 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Indiana University-Northwest rank for psychology?
Among 1027 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, Indiana University-Northwest ranks #787 by median pay four years after graduation, and #626 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at Indiana University-Northwest worth it?
Its graduates earn 11% less than the national median for psychology ($50,706), and the median federal debt at graduation is $19,000.
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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.