Psychology at Ohio Wesleyan University
Delaware, OH · Bachelor's Degree · about 33 graduates a year
Ohio Wesleyan 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 56% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Ohio Wesleyan 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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| 650 | University of Arkansas Fayetteville, AR | $48,006 | $56,571 | #179 | $31,866 |
| 651 | University of Hawaii at Manoa Honolulu, HI | $48,005 | $43,679 | #917 | $27,351 |
| 652 | Muskingum University New Concord, OH | $48,001 | $51,224 | #444 | $37,636 |
| 653 | Ohio Wesleyan University Delaware, OH | $47,941 | $51,160 | #448 | $30,775 |
| 654 | University of Central Oklahoma Edmond, OK | $47,937 | $53,822 | #278 | $29,392 |
| 655 | Cornerstone University Grand Rapids, MI | $47,933 | $50,540 | #491 | $34,505 |
| 656 | Lipscomb University Nashville, TN | $47,933 | $52,362 | #373 | $28,252 |
Other Majors at Ohio Wesleyan University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $66,800 | $41,734 | #492 of 1176 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $55,420 | $28,294 | #239 of 610 |
| Accounting and Related Services | — | $48,958 | — |
| Zoology/Animal Biology | — | $29,547 | — |
| Political Science and Government | — | $27,165 | — |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | — | $23,537 | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts | — | $22,239 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Ohio Wesleyan University psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $30,775 one year after graduating and $47,941 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Ohio Wesleyan University rank for psychology?
Among 1027 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, Ohio Wesleyan University ranks #653 by median pay four years after graduation, and #448 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at Ohio Wesleyan University worth it?
Its graduates earn 5% less than the national median for psychology ($50,706), and the median federal debt at graduation is $27,000.
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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.