Psychology at Peru State College
Peru, NE · Bachelor's Degree · about 33 graduates a year
Peru State College graduates in psychology earn 11% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 48% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Peru State College 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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| 793 | University of South Carolina Aiken Aiken, SC | $45,163 | $50,079 | #545 | $31,121 |
| 794 | Oakland University Rochester Hills, MI | $45,141 | $47,596 | #696 | $28,026 |
| 795 | University of West Florida Pensacola, FL | $45,101 | $48,004 | #671 | $27,563 |
| 796 | Peru State College Peru, NE | $45,096 | $46,609 | #763 | $32,542 |
| 797 | Marywood University Scranton, PA | $45,088 | $45,855 | #802 | — |
| 798 | Dean College Franklin, MA | $45,086 | $39,703 | #1001 | $32,218 |
| 799 | Alverno College Milwaukee, WI | $45,066 | $46,893 | #744 | — |
Other Majors at Peru State College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | $64,278 | — | #415 of 459 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $57,519 | $42,847 | #880 of 1176 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $50,150 | $38,953 | #484 of 660 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $44,850 | $37,072 | #497 of 680 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Peru State College psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $32,542 one year after graduating and $45,096 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Peru State College rank for psychology?
Among 1027 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, Peru State College ranks #796 by median pay four years after graduation, and #763 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at Peru State College worth it?
Its graduates earn 11% less than the national median for psychology ($50,706), and the median federal debt at graduation is $21,677.
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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.