Psychology at University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls, IA · Bachelor's Degree · about 118 graduates a year
University of Northern Iowa graduates in psychology earn 6% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 36% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Northern Iowa 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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| 308 | York College of Pennsylvania York, PA | $53,927 | $54,844 | #237 | $37,203 |
| 309 | Mount Saint Mary College Newburgh, NY | $53,898 | $51,300 | #437 | $23,122 |
| 310 | Indiana University-Bloomington Bloomington, IN | $53,867 | $57,789 | #134 | $33,810 |
| 311 | University of Northern Iowa Cedar Falls, IA | $53,829 | $56,622 | #176 | $32,673 |
| 312 | Norwich University Northfield, VT | $53,775 | $55,231 | #219 | $41,164 |
| 313 | The University of Tampa Tampa, FL | $53,744 | $57,204 | #156 | $31,016 |
| 314 | Randolph-Macon College Ashland, VA | $53,687 | $48,887 | #611 | $35,967 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Northern Iowa psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $32,673 one year after graduating and $53,829 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Northern Iowa rank for psychology?
Among 1027 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, University of Northern Iowa ranks #311 by median pay four years after graduation, and #176 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at University of Northern Iowa worth it?
Its graduates earn 6% more than the national median for psychology ($50,706), and the median federal debt at graduation is $19,500.
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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.