Psychology at Western Carolina University
Cullowhee, NC · Bachelor's Degree · about 148 graduates a year
Western Carolina University graduates in psychology earn 5% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 45% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Western Carolina 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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| 628 | Ball State University Muncie, IN | $48,421 | $51,947 | #398 | $31,305 |
| 629 | University of Cincinnati-Main Campus Cincinnati, OH | $48,406 | $51,656 | #419 | $33,513 |
| 630 | Friends University Wichita, KS | $48,375 | $50,221 | #528 | $32,760 |
| 631 | Western Carolina University Cullowhee, NC | $48,350 | $51,886 | #405 | $27,505 |
| 632 | Eastern Michigan University Ypsilanti, MI | $48,346 | $50,975 | #464 | $30,490 |
| 633 | Rollins College Winter Park, FL | $48,340 | $51,452 | #426 | $28,364 |
| 634 | California State University-San Bernardino San Bernardino, CA | $48,326 | $43,973 | #908 | $28,189 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Western Carolina University psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $27,505 one year after graduating and $48,350 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Western Carolina University rank for psychology?
Among 1027 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, Western Carolina University ranks #631 by median pay four years after graduation, and #405 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at Western Carolina University worth it?
Its graduates earn 5% less than the national median for psychology ($50,706), and the median federal debt at graduation is $21,813.
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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.