Psychology at Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI · Bachelor's Degree · about 111 graduates a year
Western Michigan University graduates in psychology earn 0% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 49% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Western Michigan 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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| 477 | Ripon College Ripon, WI | $50,762 | $52,820 | #340 | — |
| 478 | SUNY College at Plattsburgh Plattsburgh, NY | $50,673 | $48,230 | #655 | $29,147 |
| 479 | Wilmington University New Castle, DE | $50,669 | $50,365 | #522 | $35,666 |
| 480 | Western Michigan University Kalamazoo, MI | $50,655 | $53,410 | #307 | $28,890 |
| 481 | Kennesaw State University Kennesaw, GA | $50,645 | $52,428 | #369 | $31,450 |
| 482 | Southern Connecticut State University New Haven, CT | $50,642 | $45,594 | #818 | $35,716 |
| 483 | Auburn University Auburn, AL | $50,633 | $57,473 | #148 | $27,606 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Western Michigan University psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $28,890 one year after graduating and $50,655 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Western Michigan University rank for psychology?
Among 1027 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, Western Michigan University ranks #480 by median pay four years after graduation, and #307 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at Western Michigan University worth it?
Its graduates earn 0% more than the national median for psychology ($50,706), and the median federal debt at graduation is $25,000.
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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.