Psychology at Northern Kentucky University
Highland Heights, KY · Bachelor's Degree · about 92 graduates a year
Northern Kentucky University graduates in psychology earn 7% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 52% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Northern Kentucky 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 |
| … | |||||
| 683 | Yeshiva University New York, NY | $47,301 | $45,021 | #859 | — |
| 684 | Valdosta State University Valdosta, GA | $47,285 | $48,950 | #609 | $26,448 |
| 685 | Skidmore College Saratoga Springs, NY | $47,282 | $45,003 | #860 | $29,107 |
| 686 | Northern Kentucky University Highland Heights, KY | $47,280 | $53,535 | #297 | $36,209 |
| 687 | Saint Xavier University Chicago, IL | $47,273 | $46,445 | #771 | $31,094 |
| 688 | University of South Florida Tampa, FL | $47,257 | $50,299 | #524 | $32,438 |
| 689 | Southwest Minnesota State University Marshall, MN | $47,249 | $45,133 | #852 | $33,099 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Northern Kentucky University psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $36,209 one year after graduating and $47,280 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Northern Kentucky University rank for psychology?
Among 1027 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, Northern Kentucky University ranks #686 by median pay four years after graduation, and #297 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at Northern Kentucky University worth it?
Its graduates earn 7% less than the national median for psychology ($50,706), and the median federal debt at graduation is $24,500.
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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.