Psychology at Nebraska Wesleyan University
Lincoln, NE · Bachelor's Degree · about 32 graduates a year
Nebraska Wesleyan University graduates in psychology earn 1% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 54% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Nebraska Wesleyan 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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| 495 | William Jessup University Rocklin, CA | $50,354 | $45,819 | #804 | $31,905 |
| 496 | California State University-Stanislaus Turlock, CA | $50,348 | $45,813 | #805 | $29,069 |
| 497 | Metropolitan State University of Denver Denver, CO | $50,326 | $47,065 | #726 | $37,702 |
| 498 | Nebraska Wesleyan University Lincoln, NE | $50,320 | $52,008 | #395 | $35,540 |
| 499 | Salisbury University Salisbury, MD | $50,319 | $44,161 | #900 | $29,219 |
| 500 | East Carolina University Greenville, NC | $50,270 | $53,947 | #268 | $30,086 |
| 501 | King's College Wilkes-barre, PA | $50,244 | $51,099 | #458 | $39,818 |
Other Majors at Nebraska Wesleyan University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $93,116 | $76,333 | #240 of 966 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $75,139 | $60,923 | #351 of 796 |
| Business/Commerce | $70,281 | $49,372 | #75 of 271 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $58,770 | $28,791 | #143 of 610 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $57,937 | $41,188 | #220 of 660 |
| Biology | $54,566 | — | #541 of 841 |
| Social Work | $48,785 | $40,080 | #308 of 420 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | $45,420 | $23,649 | #44 of 255 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | — | $42,988 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Nebraska Wesleyan University psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $35,540 one year after graduating and $50,320 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Nebraska Wesleyan University rank for psychology?
Among 1027 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, Nebraska Wesleyan University ranks #498 by median pay four years after graduation, and #395 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at Nebraska Wesleyan University worth it?
Its graduates earn 1% less than the national median for psychology ($50,706), and the median federal debt at graduation is $27,000.
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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.