Psychology at Wright State University-Lake Campus
Celina, OH · Bachelor's Degree · about 7 graduates a year
Wright State University-Lake Campus graduates in psychology earn 8% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 54% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Wright State University-Lake Campus 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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| 725 | University of Northwestern-St Paul Saint Paul, MN | $46,555 | $44,470 | #886 | $37,758 |
| 726 | Indiana University-South Bend South Bend, IN | $46,521 | $49,908 | #557 | $32,143 |
| 727 | Wright State University-Main Campus Dayton, OH | $46,507 | $49,630 | #573 | $32,105 |
| 728 | Wright State University-Lake Campus Celina, OH | $46,507 | $49,630 | #574 | $32,105 |
| 729 | Bowling Green State University-Main Campus Bowling Green, OH | $46,481 | $49,602 | #576 | $28,007 |
| 730 | Point Loma Nazarene University San Diego, CA | $46,437 | $42,255 | #957 | $27,724 |
| 731 | Missouri Western State University Saint Joseph, MO | $46,402 | $49,753 | #563 | $30,079 |
Other Majors at Wright State University-Lake Campus by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | $82,795 | $66,331 | #306 of 318 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $77,289 | $70,327 | #837 of 966 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $60,039 | $42,680 | #796 of 1176 |
| Business/Commerce | $58,039 | $46,523 | #217 of 271 |
| Criminology | $46,939 | $37,476 | #107 of 113 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $42,970 | $36,332 | #577 of 680 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | $42,817 | $28,561 | #197 of 207 |
| English Language and Literature | $41,987 | $33,011 | #463 of 576 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Wright State University-Lake Campus psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $32,105 one year after graduating and $46,507 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Wright State University-Lake Campus rank for psychology?
Among 1027 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, Wright State University-Lake Campus ranks #728 by median pay four years after graduation, and #574 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at Wright State University-Lake Campus worth it?
Its graduates earn 8% 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.