Psychology at King's College
Wilkes-barre, PA · Bachelor's Degree · about 19 graduates a year
King's College graduates in psychology earn 1% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 52% of one year’s pay at that point.
How King's College 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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| 498 | Nebraska Wesleyan University Lincoln, NE | $50,320 | $52,008 | #395 | $35,540 |
| 499 | Salisbury University Salisbury, MD | $50,319 | $44,161 | #900 | $29,219 |
| 500 | East Carolina University Greenville, NC | $50,270 | $53,947 | #268 | $30,086 |
| 501 | King's College Wilkes-barre, PA | $50,244 | $51,099 | #458 | $39,818 |
| 502 | Frostburg State University Frostburg, MD | $50,210 | $44,065 | #903 | $27,213 |
| 503 | South Dakota State University Brookings, SD | $50,210 | $54,046 | #263 | $35,425 |
| 504 | Waldorf University Forest City, IA | $50,184 | $52,787 | #342 | $41,193 |
Other Majors at King's College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences | $129,397 | — | #2 of 61 |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences | $83,705 | — | #4 of 67 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $77,892 | $61,680 | #297 of 796 |
| Marketing | $69,051 | $40,666 | #204 of 516 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $67,467 | $44,787 | #368 of 452 |
| Biology | $63,617 | $26,074 | #225 of 841 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $62,843 | $40,395 | #680 of 1176 |
| Human Resources Management and Services | $58,243 | — | #168 of 187 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $57,563 | $35,761 | #228 of 660 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $53,573 | $22,080 | #152 of 265 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $52,695 | — | #214 of 253 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $49,930 | $29,798 | #448 of 660 |
| Sociology | — | $48,529 | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $47,486 | $35,199 | #361 of 680 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do King's College psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $39,818 one year after graduating and $50,244 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does King's College rank for psychology?
Among 1027 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, King's College ranks #501 by median pay four years after graduation, and #458 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at King's College worth it?
Its graduates earn 1% less 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.