Psychology at Northwestern State University of Louisiana
Natchitoches, LA · Bachelor's Degree · about 113 graduates a year
Northwestern State University of Louisiana graduates in psychology earn 12% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 54% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Northwestern State University of Louisiana 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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| 819 | University of Louisiana at Lafayette Lafayette, LA | $44,574 | $51,598 | #421 | $22,696 |
| 820 | University of Maine at Farmington Farmington, ME | $44,544 | $47,339 | #713 | $31,011 |
| 821 | Converse University Spartanburg, SC | $44,498 | $49,341 | #591 | $25,879 |
| 822 | Northwestern State University of Louisiana Natchitoches, LA | $44,492 | $51,503 | #423 | $32,765 |
| 823 | Trinity International University-Illinois Deerfield, IL | $44,451 | $43,673 | #918 | $39,980 |
| 824 | College of Coastal Georgia Brunswick, GA | $44,438 | $46,002 | #793 | $30,532 |
| 825 | University of Virginia's College at Wise Wise, VA | $44,430 | $40,458 | #989 | $29,209 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Northwestern State University of Louisiana psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $32,765 one year after graduating and $44,492 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Northwestern State University of Louisiana rank for psychology?
Among 1027 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, Northwestern State University of Louisiana ranks #822 by median pay four years after graduation, and #423 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at Northwestern State University of Louisiana worth it?
Its graduates earn 12% less than the national median for psychology ($50,706), and the median federal debt at graduation is $24,245.
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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.