Psychology at Fayetteville State University
Fayetteville, NC · Bachelor's Degree · about 157 graduates a year
Fayetteville State 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 46% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Fayetteville 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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| 864 | University of South Alabama Mobile, AL | $43,384 | $49,245 | #594 | $23,700 |
| 865 | Winthrop University Rock Hill, SC | $43,365 | $48,085 | #668 | $24,193 |
| 866 | University of Central Arkansas Conway, AR | $43,363 | $51,100 | #457 | $29,431 |
| 867 | Fayetteville State University Fayetteville, NC | $43,358 | $46,529 | #765 | $31,217 |
| 868 | Northern Michigan University Marquette, MI | $43,349 | $45,706 | #811 | $28,246 |
| 869 | Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus Portales, NM | $43,334 | $50,174 | #538 | $19,844 |
| 870 | Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi Corpus Christi, TX | $43,269 | $43,992 | #906 | $28,557 |
Other Majors at Fayetteville State University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $88,701 | $73,448 | #409 of 966 |
| Fire Protection | $73,969 | $67,586 | #14 of 19 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $50,732 | $42,080 | #212 of 680 |
| Biology | $48,881 | $28,332 | #719 of 841 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $48,094 | $30,944 | #1121 of 1176 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $46,660 | $29,016 | #566 of 660 |
| Social Work | $46,119 | $29,726 | #361 of 420 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $45,610 | — | #375 of 476 |
| Sociology | $43,889 | $33,544 | #404 of 462 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $42,270 | $32,069 | #267 of 275 |
| Accounting and Related Services | — | $40,056 | — |
| Communication and Media Studies | $38,325 | $24,210 | #640 of 660 |
| Computer Science | $36,164 | $50,940 | #349 of 349 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | — | $16,454 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Fayetteville State University psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $31,217 one year after graduating and $43,358 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Fayetteville State University rank for psychology?
Among 1027 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, Fayetteville State University ranks #867 by median pay four years after graduation, and #765 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at Fayetteville State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 14% less than the national median for psychology ($50,706), and the median federal debt at graduation is $19,979.
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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.