Psychology at North Carolina Wesleyan University
Rocky Mount, NC · Bachelor's Degree · about 35 graduates a year
North Carolina Wesleyan University graduates in psychology earn 17% 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 Wesleyan 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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| 918 | Alabama A & M University Normal, AL | $42,127 | $47,818 | #686 | $26,504 |
| 919 | Wilmington College Wilmington, OH | $42,018 | $44,840 | #865 | $25,708 |
| 920 | Mississippi State University Mississippi State, MS | $41,986 | $50,942 | #466 | $27,416 |
| 921 | North Carolina Wesleyan University Rocky Mount, NC | $41,976 | $45,046 | #858 | $30,570 |
| 922 | Charleston Southern University Charleston, SC | $41,934 | $46,498 | #769 | $35,364 |
| 923 | Southern University and A & M College Baton Rouge, LA | $41,901 | $48,504 | #635 | $31,165 |
| 924 | Southern University Law Center Baton Rouge, LA | $41,901 | $48,504 | #636 | $31,165 |
Other Majors at North Carolina Wesleyan University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | $53,598 | $42,142 | #450 of 459 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $53,327 | $39,220 | #777 of 796 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $50,983 | $37,358 | #1069 of 1176 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $50,733 | — | #211 of 680 |
| Marketing | $49,827 | $45,880 | #496 of 516 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $43,805 | $33,735 | #624 of 660 |
| Religion/Religious Studies | $38,717 | — | #32 of 45 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do North Carolina Wesleyan University psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $30,570 one year after graduating and $41,976 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does North Carolina Wesleyan University rank for psychology?
Among 1027 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, North Carolina Wesleyan University ranks #921 by median pay four years after graduation, and #858 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at North Carolina Wesleyan University worth it?
Its graduates earn 17% less than the national median for psychology ($50,706), and the median federal debt at graduation is $26,000.
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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.