Psychology at William Carey University
Hattiesburg, MS · Bachelor's Degree · about 32 graduates a year
William Carey University graduates in psychology earn 24% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 68% of one year’s pay at that point.
How William Carey 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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| 992 | Arkansas Tech University Russellville, AR | $38,611 | $45,500 | #826 | $27,213 |
| 993 | Saint Elizabeth University Morristown, NJ | $38,484 | $33,777 | #1025 | $22,040 |
| 994 | Campbellsville University Campbellsville, KY | $38,373 | $43,450 | #926 | $31,478 |
| 995 | William Carey University Hattiesburg, MS | $38,325 | $46,500 | #768 | $21,799 |
| 996 | The New School New York, NY | $38,181 | $36,340 | #1015 | $34,033 |
| 997 | Whitman College Walla Walla, WA | $38,158 | $35,097 | #1021 | $33,090 |
| 998 | The University of Tennessee Southern Pulaski, TN | $38,072 | $41,590 | #970 | $30,958 |
Other Majors at William Carey University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $82,147 | $73,469 | #641 of 966 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $61,978 | $52,790 | #34 of 345 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $51,866 | $40,598 | #1052 of 1176 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $51,430 | $35,540 | #455 of 660 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $47,152 | $24,182 | #491 of 610 |
| Biology | $46,598 | $19,910 | #761 of 841 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $42,389 | $39,520 | #591 of 680 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do William Carey University psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $21,799 one year after graduating and $38,325 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does William Carey University rank for psychology?
Among 1027 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, William Carey University ranks #995 by median pay four years after graduation, and #768 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at William Carey University worth it?
Its graduates earn 24% less than the national median for psychology ($50,706), and the median federal debt at graduation is $26,166.
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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.