Psychology at Pennsylvania State University-World Campus
University Park, PA · Master's Degree · about 31 graduates a year
Pennsylvania State University-World Campus graduates in psychology earn 62% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 41% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Pennsylvania State University-World Campus Compares for Psychology
All 14 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 | Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus University Park, PA | $99,841 | $101,539 | #1 | $71,252 |
| 2 | Pennsylvania State University-World Campus University Park, PA | $99,841 | $101,539 | #2 | $71,252 |
| 3 | University of Baltimore Baltimore, MD | $92,284 | $80,990 | #3 | $84,695 |
| 4 | Sacred Heart University Fairfield, CT | $78,644 | $70,805 | #6 | $60,607 |
| 5 | Russell Sage College Troy, NY | $73,286 | $69,753 | #8 | $54,372 |
| 6 | East Central University Ada, OK | $71,570 | $80,356 | #4 | $44,967 |
| 7 | Azusa Pacific University Azusa, CA | $68,797 | $62,601 | #9 | $56,057 |
| 8 | University of South Florida Tampa, FL | $67,173 | $71,497 | #5 | $58,803 |
| 9 | Tiffin University Tiffin, OH | $65,387 | $69,778 | #7 | $54,590 |
| 10 | University of Denver Denver, CO | $60,246 | $56,342 | #12 | $43,949 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Pennsylvania State University-World Campus psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $71,252 one year after graduating and $99,841 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Pennsylvania State University-World Campus rank for psychology?
Among 14 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, Pennsylvania State University-World Campus ranks #2 by median pay four years after graduation, and #2 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at Pennsylvania State University-World Campus worth it?
Its graduates earn 62% more than the national median for psychology ($61,796), and the median federal debt at graduation is $41,000.
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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.