Psychology at Wartburg College
Waverly, IA · Bachelor's Degree · about 28 graduates a year
Wartburg College graduates in psychology earn 7% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 53% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Wartburg College 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 |
| … | |||||
| 691 | Hope International University Fullerton, CA | $47,206 | $42,954 | #939 | — |
| 692 | Texas Southern University Houston, TX | $47,185 | $47,973 | #675 | $26,291 |
| 693 | Chicago State University Chicago, IL | $47,168 | $46,342 | #774 | $29,967 |
| 694 | Wartburg College Waverly, IA | $47,110 | $49,554 | #583 | — |
| 695 | Flagler College Saint Augustine, FL | $47,078 | $50,109 | #541 | $28,893 |
| 696 | Concordia University-Nebraska Seward, NE | $47,074 | $48,653 | #623 | $39,883 |
| 697 | Governors State University University Park, IL | $47,048 | $46,224 | #782 | $29,449 |
Other Majors at Wartburg College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | $89,696 | $61,529 | #119 of 796 |
| Engineering Science | $78,959 | — | #9 of 9 |
| Business/Commerce | $74,824 | $54,652 | #44 of 271 |
| Biology | $67,036 | $34,398 | #148 of 841 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $48,433 | $40,255 | #492 of 660 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $48,074 | $45,677 | #251 of 345 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $47,698 | $44,999 | #352 of 680 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Wartburg College psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn $47,110 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Wartburg College rank for psychology?
Among 1027 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, Wartburg College ranks #694 by median pay four years after graduation, and #583 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at Wartburg College worth it?
Its graduates earn 7% less than the national median for psychology ($50,706), and the median federal debt at graduation is $25,125.
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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.