Psychology at Winston-Salem State University
Winston-salem, NC · Bachelor's Degree · about 65 graduates a year
Winston-Salem State University graduates in psychology earn 20% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 61% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Winston-Salem State 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 |
| … | |||||
| 948 | Chadron State College Chadron, NE | $40,919 | $42,291 | #952 | — |
| 949 | Young Harris College Young Harris, GA | $40,907 | $42,347 | #951 | — |
| 950 | University of Montevallo Montevallo, AL | $40,809 | $46,322 | #775 | $26,246 |
| 951 | Winston-Salem State University Winston-salem, NC | $40,797 | $43,781 | #915 | $25,637 |
| 952 | King University Bristol, TN | $40,796 | $44,565 | #882 | $28,795 |
| 953 | Shawnee State University Portsmouth, OH | $40,791 | $43,530 | #922 | $27,681 |
| 954 | Berea College Berea, KY | $40,768 | $46,162 | #785 | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Winston-Salem State University psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $25,637 one year after graduating and $40,797 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Winston-Salem State University rank for psychology?
Among 1027 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, Winston-Salem State University ranks #951 by median pay four years after graduation, and #915 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at Winston-Salem State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 20% less than the national median for psychology ($50,706), and the median federal debt at graduation is $25,000.
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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.