Psychology at Western Oregon University
Monmouth, OR · Bachelor's Degree · about 131 graduates a year
Western Oregon University graduates in psychology earn 3% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 39% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Western Oregon 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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| 377 | Concordia University-Saint Paul Saint Paul, MN | $52,447 | $50,098 | #544 | $36,243 |
| 378 | University of Utah Salt Lake City, UT | $52,440 | $49,701 | #566 | $36,000 |
| 379 | Wayne State University Detroit, MI | $52,435 | $55,287 | #217 | $29,255 |
| 380 | Western Oregon University Monmouth, OR | $52,407 | $52,716 | #354 | $34,038 |
| 381 | University of Wisconsin-Stout Menomonie, WI | $52,366 | $54,489 | #250 | $32,996 |
| 382 | Westminster College New Wilmington, PA | $52,339 | $53,229 | #316 | — |
| 383 | University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Milwaukee, WI | $52,328 | $54,450 | #254 | $33,906 |
Other Majors at Western Oregon University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | $90,324 | $51,703 | #198 of 459 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $60,363 | $40,289 | #142 of 660 |
| Business/Commerce | $59,599 | $42,281 | #208 of 271 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $54,761 | $44,845 | #101 of 680 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $54,540 | $32,249 | #270 of 610 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | $53,550 | $31,893 | #123 of 207 |
| Public Health | $52,452 | $35,701 | #149 of 215 |
| Social Sciences | $51,921 | $34,245 | #47 of 87 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $49,630 | $37,600 | #453 of 660 |
| American Sign Language | $48,295 | $31,576 | #6 of 20 |
| Education | $46,042 | $43,879 | #51 of 71 |
| Biology | $45,268 | $25,726 | #785 of 841 |
| Information Science/Studies | — | $39,320 | — |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | $31,048 | — | #241 of 255 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $30,437 | $31,917 | #407 of 423 |
| Design and Applied Arts | — | $23,583 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Western Oregon University psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $34,038 one year after graduating and $52,407 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Western Oregon University rank for psychology?
Among 1027 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, Western Oregon University ranks #380 by median pay four years after graduation, and #354 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at Western Oregon University worth it?
Its graduates earn 3% more than the national median for psychology ($50,706), and the median federal debt at graduation is $20,500.
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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.