Psychology at William Penn University
Oskaloosa, IA · Bachelor's Degree · about 21 graduates a year
William Penn University graduates in psychology earn 2% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 43% of one year’s pay at that point.
How William Penn 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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| 516 | University of Nebraska-Lincoln Lincoln, NE | $49,965 | $51,641 | #420 | $33,034 |
| 517 | Utah Tech University Saint George, UT | $49,965 | $47,355 | #712 | $33,634 |
| 518 | Ouachita Baptist University Arkadelphia, AR | $49,954 | $58,867 | #105 | — |
| 519 | William Penn University Oskaloosa, IA | $49,929 | $52,519 | #366 | $35,122 |
| 520 | Guilford College Greensboro, NC | $49,921 | $53,572 | #293 | $27,740 |
| 521 | The University of Alabama Tuscaloosa, AL | $49,900 | $56,641 | #175 | $29,245 |
| 522 | Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts North Adams, MA | $49,826 | $43,877 | #913 | $32,855 |
Other Majors at William Penn University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $79,791 | $62,162 | #145 of 1176 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $76,625 | — | #851 of 966 |
| Biology | $53,683 | $36,449 | #573 of 841 |
| Sociology | $49,077 | $34,099 | #313 of 462 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $46,244 | $30,314 | #513 of 610 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $45,099 | $40,049 | #488 of 680 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do William Penn University psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $35,122 one year after graduating and $49,929 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does William Penn University rank for psychology?
Among 1027 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, William Penn University ranks #519 by median pay four years after graduation, and #366 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at William Penn University worth it?
Its graduates earn 2% less than the national median for psychology ($50,706), and the median federal debt at graduation is $21,555.
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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.