Psychology at Nevada State University
Henderson, NV · Bachelor's Degree · about 120 graduates a year
Nevada State University graduates in psychology earn 5% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 45% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Nevada State 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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| 325 | University of Rochester Rochester, NY | $53,520 | $50,940 | #467 | $31,244 |
| 326 | Regis University Denver, CO | $53,502 | $50,035 | #549 | — |
| 327 | Linfield University Mcminnville, OR | $53,493 | $53,808 | #281 | $34,628 |
| 328 | Nevada State University Henderson, NV | $53,468 | $55,494 | #207 | $40,183 |
| 329 | Lakeland University Plymouth, WI | $53,448 | $55,615 | #201 | $42,355 |
| 330 | Central Michigan University Mount Pleasant, MI | $53,422 | $56,327 | #183 | $31,166 |
| 331 | Bellarmine University Louisville, KY | $53,413 | $60,480 | #87 | $29,028 |
Other Majors at Nevada State University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $95,918 | $85,585 | #196 of 966 |
| Health/Medical Preparatory Programs | $94,433 | $85,007 | #4 of 48 |
| Area Studies | $65,406 | $54,607 | #21 of 70 |
| Special Education and Teaching | $64,201 | $53,159 | #10 of 177 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $62,684 | $50,691 | #23 of 345 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $60,273 | $49,807 | #787 of 1176 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | $57,932 | $47,833 | #120 of 215 |
| History | $57,600 | $50,149 | #88 of 459 |
| English Language and Literature | $56,591 | — | #105 of 576 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $54,646 | $48,634 | #104 of 680 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $46,443 | $36,363 | #573 of 660 |
| Biology | — | $28,205 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Nevada State University psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $40,183 one year after graduating and $53,468 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Nevada State University rank for psychology?
Among 1027 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, Nevada State University ranks #328 by median pay four years after graduation, and #207 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at Nevada State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 5% more than the national median for psychology ($50,706), and the median federal debt at graduation is $24,250.
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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.