Psychology at University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Lincoln, NE · Bachelor's Degree · about 249 graduates a year
University of Nebraska-Lincoln graduates in psychology earn 1% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 43% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Nebraska-Lincoln 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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| 513 | University of Mississippi University, MS | $49,974 | $60,634 | #86 | $30,336 |
| 514 | Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College Saint Mary Of The Woods, IN | $49,971 | $53,610 | #291 | — |
| 515 | Simpson College Indianola, IA | $49,966 | $52,558 | #362 | — |
| 516 | University of Nebraska-Lincoln Lincoln, NE | $49,965 | $51,641 | #420 | $33,034 |
| 517 | Utah Tech University Saint George, UT | $49,965 | $47,355 | #712 | $33,634 |
| 518 | Ouachita Baptist University Arkadelphia, AR | $49,954 | $58,867 | #105 | — |
| 519 | William Penn University Oskaloosa, IA | $49,929 | $52,519 | #366 | $35,122 |
Other Psychology Credentials at University of Nebraska-Lincoln
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doctoral Degree | $53,925 | $96,534 | — |
Other Majors at University of Nebraska-Lincoln by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Nebraska-Lincoln psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $33,034 one year after graduating and $49,965 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Nebraska-Lincoln rank for psychology?
Among 1027 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, University of Nebraska-Lincoln ranks #516 by median pay four years after graduation, and #420 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at University of Nebraska-Lincoln worth it?
Its graduates earn 1% less than the national median for psychology ($50,706), and the median federal debt at graduation is $21,500.
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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.