Psychology at Chowan University
Murfreesboro, NC · Bachelor's Degree · about 29 graduates a year
Chowan University graduates in psychology earn 35% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 94% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Chowan 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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| 1021 | Alcorn State University Alcorn State, MS | $35,015 | $42,484 | #949 | $23,388 |
| 1022 | Athens State University Athens, AL | $34,242 | $38,868 | #1006 | $34,324 |
| 1023 | Truett McConnell University Cleveland, GA | $33,517 | $34,697 | #1022 | $25,461 |
| 1024 | Chowan University Murfreesboro, NC | $33,143 | $35,567 | #1020 | $30,076 |
| 1025 | Blue Mountain Christian University Blue Mountain, MS | $33,003 | $40,043 | #997 | $26,257 |
| 1026 | Columbia College Columbia, SC | $32,207 | $35,713 | #1019 | — |
| 1027 | Florida Memorial University Miami Gardens, FL | $29,042 | $30,911 | #1027 | $27,548 |
Other Majors at Chowan University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $54,889 | $37,634 | #969 of 1176 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $44,858 | $29,109 | #612 of 660 |
| Social Sciences | $44,793 | $38,693 | #71 of 87 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $44,711 | $25,983 | #547 of 610 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | $39,224 | $25,019 | #206 of 207 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies | $36,682 | — | #58 of 63 |
| Biology | — | $29,508 | — |
| Graphic Communications | — | $25,301 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Chowan University psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $30,076 one year after graduating and $33,143 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Chowan University rank for psychology?
Among 1027 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, Chowan University ranks #1024 by median pay four years after graduation, and #1020 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at Chowan University worth it?
Its graduates earn 35% less than the national median for psychology ($50,706), and the median federal debt at graduation is $31,000.
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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.