Psychology at Wayne State University
Detroit, MI · Bachelor's Degree · about 338 graduates a year
Wayne State University graduates in psychology earn 3% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 44% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Wayne 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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| 376 | SUNY Buffalo State University Buffalo, NY | $52,490 | $49,960 | #554 | $32,994 |
| 377 | Concordia University-Saint Paul Saint Paul, MN | $52,447 | $50,098 | #544 | $36,243 |
| 378 | University of Utah Salt Lake City, UT | $52,440 | $49,701 | #566 | $36,000 |
| 379 | Wayne State University Detroit, MI | $52,435 | $55,287 | #217 | $29,255 |
| 380 | Western Oregon University Monmouth, OR | $52,407 | $52,716 | #354 | $34,038 |
| 381 | University of Wisconsin-Stout Menomonie, WI | $52,366 | $54,489 | #250 | $32,996 |
| 382 | Westminster College New Wilmington, PA | $52,339 | $53,229 | #316 | — |
Other Psychology Credentials at Wayne State University
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doctoral Degree | $66,929 | $120,901 | — |
Other Majors at Wayne State University by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Wayne State University psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $29,255 one year after graduating and $52,435 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Wayne State University rank for psychology?
Among 1027 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, Wayne State University ranks #379 by median pay four years after graduation, and #217 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at Wayne State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 3% more than the national median for psychology ($50,706), and the median federal debt at graduation is $23,250.
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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.