Psychology at William Peace University
Raleigh, NC · Bachelor's Degree · about 14 graduates a year
William Peace University graduates in psychology earn 11% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 59% of one year’s pay at that point.
How William Peace 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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| 799 | Alverno College Milwaukee, WI | $45,066 | $46,893 | #744 | — |
| 800 | Tuskegee University Tuskegee, AL | $45,053 | $51,139 | #450 | $25,589 |
| 801 | Texas A & M University-Kingsville Kingsville, TX | $45,020 | $45,772 | #807 | $33,220 |
| 802 | William Peace University Raleigh, NC | $44,997 | $48,288 | #653 | $28,202 |
| 803 | Washington College Chestertown, MD | $44,955 | $39,453 | #1003 | $34,490 |
| 804 | University of Saint Mary Leavenworth, KS | $44,902 | $46,616 | #761 | $31,177 |
| 805 | Goucher College Baltimore, MD | $44,901 | $39,406 | #1004 | $31,463 |
Other Majors at William Peace University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biology | $60,289 | $39,710 | #325 of 841 |
| Criminology | $57,305 | $41,509 | #49 of 113 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $56,173 | $47,278 | #931 of 1176 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $50,090 | — | #300 of 476 |
| Design and Applied Arts | $40,817 | $33,536 | #263 of 299 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do William Peace University psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $28,202 one year after graduating and $44,997 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does William Peace University rank for psychology?
Among 1027 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, William Peace University ranks #802 by median pay four years after graduation, and #653 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at William Peace University worth it?
Its graduates earn 11% less than the national median for psychology ($50,706), and the median federal debt at graduation is $26,500.
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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.