Psychology at Western New England University
Springfield, MA · Bachelor's Degree · about 54 graduates a year
Western New England University graduates in psychology earn 14% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 45% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Western New England 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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| 146 | Maryville University of Saint Louis Saint Louis, MO | $57,922 | $62,105 | #67 | $25,204 |
| 147 | Illinois Wesleyan University Bloomington, IL | $57,839 | $56,826 | #168 | $34,650 |
| 148 | Heritage University Toppenish, WA | $57,815 | $53,177 | #322 | — |
| 149 | Western New England University Springfield, MA | $57,681 | $50,794 | #476 | $33,825 |
| 150 | Oregon State University Corvallis, OR | $57,650 | $57,990 | #123 | $34,736 |
| 151 | Oregon State University-Cascades Campus Bend, OR | $57,650 | $57,990 | #124 | $34,736 |
| 152 | University of Maryland-College Park College Park, MD | $57,575 | $50,529 | #492 | $35,933 |
Other Majors at Western New England University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration | $129,138 | — | #6 of 29 |
| Computer Science | $100,055 | $79,990 | #171 of 349 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | $96,841 | $83,808 | #158 of 258 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $93,541 | — | #119 of 318 |
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians | $89,642 | $69,326 | #12 of 61 |
| Management Information Systems and Services | $89,255 | — | #54 of 166 |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering | $87,838 | $58,437 | #92 of 118 |
| Civil Engineering | $86,375 | $67,726 | #102 of 233 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $75,649 | — | #339 of 796 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $70,525 | — | #362 of 1176 |
| Biology | $62,871 | — | #251 of 841 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $60,486 | $41,564 | #130 of 660 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $55,629 | $26,544 | #228 of 610 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | — | $54,474 | — |
| Business/Commerce | — | $50,921 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Western New England University psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $33,825 one year after graduating and $57,681 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Western New England University rank for psychology?
Among 1027 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, Western New England University ranks #149 by median pay four years after graduation, and #476 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at Western New England University worth it?
Its graduates earn 14% more than the national median for psychology ($50,706), and the median federal debt at graduation is $26,000.
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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.