Psychology at Washburn University
Topeka, KS · Bachelor's Degree · about 44 graduates a year
Washburn University graduates in psychology earn 3% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 49% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Washburn 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 |
| … | |||||
| 582 | La Sierra University Riverside, CA | $49,265 | $44,828 | #866 | — |
| 583 | Springfield College Springfield, MA | $49,255 | $43,374 | #929 | $33,197 |
| 584 | Thomas College Waterville, ME | $49,253 | $52,343 | #375 | $33,368 |
| 585 | Washburn University Topeka, KS | $49,251 | $51,131 | #453 | $38,264 |
| 586 | Ave Maria University Ave Maria, FL | $49,235 | $52,404 | #370 | $30,640 |
| 587 | Wisconsin Lutheran College Milwaukee, WI | $49,220 | $51,216 | #445 | $39,874 |
| 588 | La Salle University Philadelphia, PA | $49,216 | $50,053 | #547 | $32,348 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Washburn University psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $38,264 one year after graduating and $49,251 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Washburn University rank for psychology?
Among 1027 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, Washburn University ranks #585 by median pay four years after graduation, and #453 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at Washburn University worth it?
Its graduates earn 3% less than the national median for psychology ($50,706), and the median federal debt at graduation is $24,075.
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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.