Psychology at Wagner College
Staten Island, NY · Bachelor's Degree · about 23 graduates a year
Wagner College graduates in psychology earn 16% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 46% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Wagner 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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| 116 | Saint Louis University Saint Louis, MO | $58,862 | $63,112 | #50 | $34,295 |
| 117 | University of Massachusetts Global Irvine, CA | $58,836 | $53,537 | #296 | $40,726 |
| 118 | Seattle Pacific University Seattle, WA | $58,749 | $54,037 | #264 | $40,264 |
| 119 | Wagner College Staten Island, NY | $58,724 | $55,893 | #192 | — |
| 120 | Hawaii Pacific University Honolulu, HI | $58,721 | $53,429 | #306 | $26,081 |
| 121 | The University of the South Sewanee, TN | $58,715 | $64,140 | #39 | $35,379 |
| 122 | Dickinson College Carlisle, PA | $58,706 | $59,705 | #96 | $37,227 |
Other Majors at Wagner College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $156,982 | $129,269 | #1 of 253 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $113,728 | $108,746 | #44 of 966 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $80,927 | $50,079 | #130 of 1176 |
| Sociology | $67,061 | — | #27 of 462 |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management | $65,373 | $29,010 | #2 of 43 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | $39,664 | $17,478 | #139 of 255 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Wagner College psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn $58,724 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Wagner College rank for psychology?
Among 1027 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, Wagner College ranks #119 by median pay four years after graduation, and #192 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at Wagner College worth it?
Its graduates earn 16% more than the national median for psychology ($50,706), and the median federal debt at graduation is $27,000.
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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.