Psychology at Waldorf University
Forest City, IA · Bachelor's Degree · about 76 graduates a year
Waldorf University graduates in psychology earn 1% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 41% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Waldorf 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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| 501 | King's College Wilkes-barre, PA | $50,244 | $51,099 | #458 | $39,818 |
| 502 | Frostburg State University Frostburg, MD | $50,210 | $44,065 | #903 | $27,213 |
| 503 | South Dakota State University Brookings, SD | $50,210 | $54,046 | #263 | $35,425 |
| 504 | Waldorf University Forest City, IA | $50,184 | $52,787 | #342 | $41,193 |
| 505 | Christian Brothers University Memphis, TN | $50,180 | $54,816 | #238 | $26,064 |
| 506 | Wittenberg University Springfield, OH | $50,147 | $53,514 | #300 | — |
| 507 | Eastern Washington University Cheney, WA | $50,125 | $46,104 | #788 | $34,594 |
Other Majors at Waldorf University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fire Protection | $100,060 | $97,731 | #3 of 19 |
| Human Resources Management and Services | $94,822 | $77,897 | #7 of 187 |
| Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians | $83,151 | $65,908 | #11 of 19 |
| Homeland Security | $76,520 | $66,446 | #7 of 33 |
| Business/Commerce | $63,357 | $51,954 | #177 of 271 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $54,289 | $42,735 | #339 of 660 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $49,473 | — | #461 of 660 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $49,228 | — | #279 of 680 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | — | $46,923 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Waldorf University psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $41,193 one year after graduating and $50,184 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Waldorf University rank for psychology?
Among 1027 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, Waldorf University ranks #504 by median pay four years after graduation, and #342 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at Waldorf University worth it?
Its graduates earn 1% less than the national median for psychology ($50,706), and the median federal debt at graduation is $20,637.
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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.