Psychology at The College of Wooster
Wooster, OH · Bachelor's Degree
The College of Wooster graduates in psychology earn 19% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 43% of one year’s pay at that point.
How The College of Wooster 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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| 95 | University of Mary Bismarck, ND | $60,331 | $62,505 | #59 | — |
| 96 | McDaniel College Westminster, MD | $60,264 | $52,889 | #336 | — |
| 97 | Tulane University of Louisiana New Orleans, LA | $60,260 | $69,755 | #20 | $31,585 |
| 98 | The College of Wooster Wooster, OH | $60,250 | $64,296 | #37 | — |
| 99 | DeSales University Center Valley, PA | $60,001 | $61,022 | #77 | $36,655 |
| 100 | University of California-Santa Cruz Santa Cruz, CA | $59,948 | $54,549 | #248 | $30,730 |
| 101 | Loyola University Maryland Baltimore, MD | $59,905 | $52,574 | #358 | $26,103 |
Other Majors at The College of Wooster by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | $86,578 | — | #55 of 309 |
| Economics | $79,310 | — | #188 of 368 |
| Political Science and Government | $64,760 | $38,727 | #209 of 565 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $60,884 | $39,527 | #152 of 660 |
| Sociology | $56,115 | $32,462 | #144 of 462 |
| English Language and Literature | $55,456 | $30,746 | #118 of 576 |
| History | $48,903 | $28,013 | #275 of 459 |
| Biology | — | $32,462 | — |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences | — | $29,942 | — |
| Philosophy | — | $27,174 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do The College of Wooster psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn $60,250 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does The College of Wooster rank for psychology?
Among 1027 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, The College of Wooster ranks #98 by median pay four years after graduation, and #37 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at The College of Wooster worth it?
Its graduates earn 19% more than the national median for psychology ($50,706), and the median federal debt at graduation is $26,000.
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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.