Psychology at University of North Carolina Wilmington
Wilmington, NC · Bachelor's Degree · about 261 graduates a year
University of North Carolina Wilmington graduates in psychology earn 2% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 42% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of North Carolina Wilmington 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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| 527 | Franklin College Franklin, IN | $49,687 | $53,305 | #313 | $31,769 |
| 528 | Northern Illinois University Dekalb, IL | $49,669 | $48,799 | #619 | $33,150 |
| 529 | University of Hartford West Hartford, CT | $49,642 | $44,694 | #874 | $28,707 |
| 530 | University of North Carolina Wilmington Wilmington, NC | $49,609 | $53,238 | #315 | $29,418 |
| 531 | Indiana University-East Richmond, IN | $49,596 | $53,207 | #318 | $33,938 |
| 532 | Ferris State University Big Rapids, MI | $49,596 | $52,293 | #379 | $29,503 |
| 533 | Concordia University-Irvine Irvine, CA | $49,593 | $45,126 | #853 | $17,772 |
Other Psychology Credentials at University of North Carolina Wilmington
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $45,620 | $72,403 | $29,717 |
Other Majors at University of North Carolina Wilmington by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of North Carolina Wilmington psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $29,418 one year after graduating and $49,609 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of North Carolina Wilmington rank for psychology?
Among 1027 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, University of North Carolina Wilmington ranks #530 by median pay four years after graduation, and #315 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at University of North Carolina Wilmington worth it?
Its graduates earn 2% less than the national median for psychology ($50,706), and the median federal debt at graduation is $20,932.
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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.