Psychology at Roberts Wesleyan University
Rochester, NY · Bachelor's Degree · about 20 graduates a year
Roberts Wesleyan University graduates in psychology earn 14% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 61% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Roberts 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 |
| … | |||||
| 855 | Mercyhurst University Erie, PA | $43,694 | $44,437 | #889 | $31,868 |
| 856 | Siena Heights University Adrian, MI | $43,672 | $46,047 | #790 | — |
| 857 | Purdue University Global West Lafayette, IN | $43,607 | $46,782 | #753 | $32,022 |
| 858 | Roberts Wesleyan University Rochester, NY | $43,566 | $41,466 | #973 | — |
| 859 | Grambling State University Grambling, LA | $43,561 | $50,425 | #498 | — |
| 860 | Austin College Sherman, TX | $43,522 | $44,249 | #897 | $23,054 |
| 861 | Virginia Wesleyan University Virginia Beach, VA | $43,511 | $39,621 | #1002 | $31,123 |
Other Majors at Roberts Wesleyan University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $90,146 | $75,953 | #365 of 966 |
| Human Resources Management and Services | $75,523 | $66,063 | #51 of 187 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $62,455 | $46,792 | #100 of 275 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $49,788 | — | #1091 of 1176 |
| Education | $48,623 | $35,712 | #15 of 27 |
| Special Education and Teaching | $47,243 | — | #136 of 177 |
| Social Work | $44,863 | $37,100 | #380 of 420 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $40,527 | $30,102 | #444 of 476 |
| Homeland Security | — | $27,387 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Roberts Wesleyan University psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn $43,566 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Roberts Wesleyan University rank for psychology?
Among 1027 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, Roberts Wesleyan University ranks #858 by median pay four years after graduation, and #973 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at Roberts Wesleyan University worth it?
Its graduates earn 14% less than the national median for psychology ($50,706), and the median federal debt at graduation is $26,700.
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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.