Psychology at North Carolina Central University
Durham, NC · Bachelor's Degree · about 99 graduates a year
North Carolina Central University graduates in psychology earn 13% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 62% of one year’s pay at that point.
How North Carolina Central 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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| 832 | Troy University Troy, AL | $44,102 | $50,060 | #546 | $31,479 |
| 833 | Louisiana State University-Alexandria Alexandria, LA | $44,069 | $51,013 | #462 | $30,362 |
| 834 | Union University Jackson, TN | $44,056 | $48,126 | #663 | — |
| 835 | North Carolina Central University Durham, NC | $44,053 | $47,275 | #715 | $29,400 |
| 836 | Cameron University Lawton, OK | $44,045 | $49,452 | #588 | $36,464 |
| 837 | Tennessee Technological University Cookeville, TN | $44,043 | $48,112 | #664 | $28,394 |
| 838 | Barry University Miami, FL | $44,016 | $46,849 | #749 | $27,743 |
Other Psychology Credentials at North Carolina Central University
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $38,393 | $57,573 | $76,881 |
Other Majors at North Carolina Central University by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do North Carolina Central University psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $29,400 one year after graduating and $44,053 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does North Carolina Central University rank for psychology?
Among 1027 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, North Carolina Central University ranks #835 by median pay four years after graduation, and #715 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at North Carolina Central University worth it?
Its graduates earn 13% less than the national median for psychology ($50,706), and the median federal debt at graduation is $27,160.
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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.