Psychology at Friends University
Wichita, KS · Bachelor's Degree · about 22 graduates a year
Friends University graduates in psychology earn 5% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 40% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Friends 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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| 627 | Montclair State University Montclair, NJ | $48,464 | $42,536 | #948 | $33,432 |
| 628 | Ball State University Muncie, IN | $48,421 | $51,947 | #398 | $31,305 |
| 629 | University of Cincinnati-Main Campus Cincinnati, OH | $48,406 | $51,656 | #419 | $33,513 |
| 630 | Friends University Wichita, KS | $48,375 | $50,221 | #528 | $32,760 |
| 631 | Western Carolina University Cullowhee, NC | $48,350 | $51,886 | #405 | $27,505 |
| 632 | Eastern Michigan University Ypsilanti, MI | $48,346 | $50,975 | #464 | $30,490 |
| 633 | Rollins College Winter Park, FL | $48,340 | $51,452 | #426 | $28,364 |
Other Majors at Friends University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $74,063 | $54,090 | #258 of 1176 |
| Information Science/Studies | $70,999 | — | #108 of 148 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $63,701 | $54,393 | #643 of 796 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $59,387 | $34,522 | #163 of 660 |
| Human Resources Management and Services | — | $54,539 | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $45,032 | $46,313 | #491 of 680 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $42,940 | $24,870 | #574 of 610 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | — | $41,734 | — |
| Zoology/Animal Biology | $39,329 | $24,692 | #45 of 52 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Friends University psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $32,760 one year after graduating and $48,375 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Friends University rank for psychology?
Among 1027 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, Friends University ranks #630 by median pay four years after graduation, and #528 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at Friends University worth it?
Its graduates earn 5% less 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.