Psychology at Worcester State University
Worcester, MA · Bachelor's Degree · about 154 graduates a year
Worcester State University graduates in psychology earn 13% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 35% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Worcester 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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| 156 | Sonoma State University Rohnert Park, CA | $57,335 | $52,171 | #389 | $33,006 |
| 157 | Stevenson University Owings Mills, MD | $57,285 | $50,274 | #526 | $28,182 |
| 158 | Furman University Greenville, SC | $57,264 | $63,497 | #45 | $29,395 |
| 159 | Worcester State University Worcester, MA | $57,244 | $50,409 | #501 | $38,169 |
| 160 | St Bonaventure University Saint Bonaventure, NY | $57,215 | $54,457 | #251 | — |
| 161 | Roger Williams University Bristol, RI | $57,212 | $56,348 | #182 | $32,289 |
| 162 | CUNY Queens College Queens, NY | $57,210 | $54,452 | #253 | $30,184 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Worcester State University psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $38,169 one year after graduating and $57,244 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Worcester State University rank for psychology?
Among 1027 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, Worcester State University ranks #159 by median pay four years after graduation, and #501 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at Worcester State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 13% more than the national median for psychology ($50,706), and the median federal debt at graduation is $19,955.
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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.