Psychology at North Carolina State University at Raleigh
Raleigh, NC · Bachelor's Degree · about 296 graduates a year
North Carolina State University at Raleigh graduates in psychology earn 22% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 32% of one year’s pay at that point.
How North Carolina State University at Raleigh 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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| 67 | Fordham University Bronx, NY | $62,273 | $59,271 | #101 | $28,256 |
| 68 | American University Washington, DC | $62,240 | $54,538 | #249 | $25,773 |
| 69 | Brigham Young University Provo, UT | $62,106 | $58,862 | #106 | $33,694 |
| 70 | North Carolina State University at Raleigh Raleigh, NC | $62,032 | $66,569 | #30 | $29,738 |
| 71 | University of Puget Sound Tacoma, WA | $61,919 | $56,952 | #164 | $25,596 |
| 72 | Assumption University Worcester, MA | $61,578 | $54,226 | #260 | $38,697 |
| 73 | Gonzaga University Spokane, WA | $61,533 | $56,597 | #178 | $33,554 |
Other Psychology Credentials at North Carolina State University at Raleigh
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doctoral Degree | $93,805 | $120,982 | $26,317 |
Other Majors at North Carolina State University at Raleigh by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do North Carolina State University at Raleigh psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $29,738 one year after graduating and $62,032 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does North Carolina State University at Raleigh rank for psychology?
Among 1027 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, North Carolina State University at Raleigh ranks #70 by median pay four years after graduation, and #30 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at North Carolina State University at Raleigh worth it?
Its graduates earn 22% more than the national median for psychology ($50,706), and the median federal debt at graduation is $20,063.
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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.