Psychology at Westfield State University
Westfield, MA · Bachelor's Degree · about 84 graduates a year
Westfield State University graduates in psychology earn 7% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 48% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Westfield State 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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| 266 | Carthage College Kenosha, WI | $54,636 | $56,851 | #167 | $27,741 |
| 267 | George Fox University Newberg, OR | $54,568 | $54,889 | #234 | $32,599 |
| 268 | Central Washington University Ellensburg, WA | $54,530 | $50,156 | #540 | $36,964 |
| 269 | Westfield State University Westfield, MA | $54,484 | $47,979 | #673 | $31,179 |
| 270 | Wheaton College (Massachusetts) Norton, MA | $54,483 | $47,978 | #674 | $34,746 |
| 271 | California State University-East Bay Hayward, CA | $54,436 | $49,533 | #584 | $37,702 |
| 272 | Calvin University Grand Rapids, MI | $54,412 | $57,371 | #151 | $27,440 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Westfield State University psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $31,179 one year after graduating and $54,484 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Westfield State University rank for psychology?
Among 1027 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, Westfield State University ranks #269 by median pay four years after graduation, and #673 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at Westfield State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 7% 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.