Psychology at Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY · Bachelor's Degree · about 122 graduates a year
Western Kentucky University graduates in psychology earn 12% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 50% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Western 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 |
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| 806 | Jackson State University Jackson, MS | $44,881 | $54,455 | #252 | $24,757 |
| 807 | Arkansas State University Jonesboro, AR | $44,872 | $52,878 | #337 | $29,198 |
| 808 | Geneva College Beaver Falls, PA | $44,857 | $45,620 | #816 | — |
| 809 | Western Kentucky University Bowling Green, KY | $44,848 | $50,782 | #477 | $25,936 |
| 810 | University of St Thomas Houston, TX | $44,839 | $45,588 | #819 | $37,572 |
| 811 | Carlow University Pittsburgh, PA | $44,786 | $45,548 | #823 | $35,024 |
| 812 | Buena Vista University Storm Lake, IA | $44,755 | $47,077 | #725 | $35,559 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Western Kentucky University psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $25,936 one year after graduating and $44,848 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Western Kentucky University rank for psychology?
Among 1027 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, Western Kentucky University ranks #809 by median pay four years after graduation, and #477 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at Western Kentucky University worth it?
Its graduates earn 12% less than the national median for psychology ($50,706), and the median federal debt at graduation is $22,337.
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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.