Psychology at University of Nebraska at Kearney
Kearney, NE · Bachelor's Degree
University of Nebraska at Kearney graduates in psychology earn 1% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 42% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Nebraska at Kearney 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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| 491 | Russell Sage College Troy, NY | $50,446 | $48,014 | #670 | $37,821 |
| 492 | Southwestern University Georgetown, TX | $50,426 | $51,268 | #441 | $30,373 |
| 493 | Western Connecticut State University Danbury, CT | $50,410 | $45,385 | #831 | $32,064 |
| 494 | University of Nebraska at Kearney Kearney, NE | $50,360 | $52,049 | #393 | $34,055 |
| 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 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Nebraska at Kearney psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $34,055 one year after graduating and $50,360 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Nebraska at Kearney rank for psychology?
Among 1027 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, University of Nebraska at Kearney ranks #494 by median pay four years after graduation, and #393 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at University of Nebraska at Kearney worth it?
Its graduates earn 1% less than the national median for psychology ($50,706), and the median federal debt at graduation is $21,300.
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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.