Psychology at Widener University
Chester, PA · Bachelor's Degree · about 48 graduates a year
Widener University graduates in psychology earn 21% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 44% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Widener 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 |
| … | |||||
| 78 | Pepperdine University Malibu, CA | $61,353 | $55,827 | #195 | $23,438 |
| 79 | Dominican University of California San Rafael, CA | $61,339 | $55,814 | #196 | $31,825 |
| 80 | St. Mary's College of Maryland St. Mary's City, MD | $61,214 | $53,722 | #284 | $28,334 |
| 81 | Widener University Chester, PA | $61,205 | $62,246 | #63 | $37,224 |
| 82 | Clark University Worcester, MA | $61,203 | $53,896 | #274 | $33,264 |
| 83 | Salve Regina University Newport, RI | $61,121 | $60,198 | #88 | $35,096 |
| 84 | California Baptist University Riverside, CA | $61,103 | $55,600 | #203 | $33,043 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Widener University psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $37,224 one year after graduating and $61,205 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Widener University rank for psychology?
Among 1027 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, Widener University ranks #81 by median pay four years after graduation, and #63 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at Widener University worth it?
Its graduates earn 21% more than the national median for psychology ($50,706), and the median federal debt at graduation is $27,000.
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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.