Psychology at Wake Forest University
Winston-salem, NC · Bachelor's Degree · about 119 graduates a year
Wake Forest University graduates in psychology earn 28% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 33% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Wake Forest 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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| 38 | Hood College Frederick, MD | $65,110 | $57,142 | #160 | $23,358 |
| 39 | Baylor University Waco, TX | $65,090 | $66,177 | #32 | $27,785 |
| 40 | University of San Francisco San Francisco, CA | $65,071 | $59,210 | #103 | $36,734 |
| 41 | Wake Forest University Winston-salem, NC | $64,814 | $69,555 | #21 | $34,823 |
| 42 | Manhattan College Riverdale, NY | $64,684 | $61,566 | #72 | $24,727 |
| 43 | CUNY Graduate School and University Center New York, NY | $64,619 | $61,504 | #74 | $48,299 |
| 44 | University of Richmond University Of Richmond, VA | $64,584 | $58,810 | #107 | $36,309 |
Other Majors at Wake Forest University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | $146,608 | — | #3 of 126 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $145,996 | $85,944 | #6 of 452 |
| Business/Commerce | $118,167 | $76,722 | #4 of 271 |
| Computer Science | $115,493 | $75,625 | #91 of 349 |
| Economics | $98,209 | $56,416 | #72 of 368 |
| Political Science and Government | $85,668 | $47,161 | #29 of 565 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $79,599 | $21,192 | #5 of 610 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $77,984 | $42,055 | #14 of 660 |
| English Language and Literature | $77,847 | $31,449 | #5 of 576 |
| Biology | $63,292 | $30,666 | #234 of 841 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | $60,875 | — | #66 of 225 |
| Sociology | $60,635 | $46,257 | #76 of 462 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Wake Forest University psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $34,823 one year after graduating and $64,814 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Wake Forest University rank for psychology?
Among 1027 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, Wake Forest University ranks #41 by median pay four years after graduation, and #21 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at Wake Forest University worth it?
Its graduates earn 28% more than the national median for psychology ($50,706), and the median federal debt at graduation is $21,393.
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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.