Psychology at Wilkes University
Wilkes-barre, PA · Bachelor's Degree · about 30 graduates a year
Wilkes University graduates in psychology earn 5% 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 Wilkes 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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| 644 | Crown College Saint Bonifacius, MN | $48,095 | $45,941 | #798 | — |
| 645 | University of Michigan-Dearborn Dearborn, MI | $48,052 | $50,665 | #486 | $31,803 |
| 646 | SUNY Brockport Brockport, NY | $48,050 | $45,734 | #810 | $30,572 |
| 647 | Wilkes University Wilkes-barre, PA | $48,033 | $48,850 | #614 | $29,007 |
| 648 | University of Missouri-St Louis Saint Louis, MO | $48,014 | $51,481 | #424 | $31,663 |
| 649 | Southeastern University Lakeland, FL | $48,011 | $51,102 | #456 | $26,915 |
| 650 | University of Arkansas Fayetteville, AR | $48,006 | $56,571 | #179 | $31,866 |
Other Majors at Wilkes University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $92,034 | $77,226 | #270 of 966 |
| Engineering | $86,308 | $74,654 | #36 of 57 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | — | $83,041 | — |
| Mechanical Engineering | $79,326 | $63,062 | #314 of 318 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $75,468 | $53,818 | #343 of 796 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $72,961 | $41,758 | #285 of 452 |
| Marketing | $71,501 | $42,038 | #166 of 516 |
| Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering | $70,039 | $60,098 | #45 of 46 |
| Sociology | $58,006 | $36,814 | #108 of 462 |
| Biology | $57,332 | $38,513 | #441 of 841 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $57,020 | $40,508 | #904 of 1176 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $52,234 | $45,853 | #157 of 680 |
| Education | — | $45,273 | — |
| Communication and Media Studies | — | $36,271 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Wilkes University psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $29,007 one year after graduating and $48,033 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Wilkes University rank for psychology?
Among 1027 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, Wilkes University ranks #647 by median pay four years after graduation, and #614 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at Wilkes University worth it?
Its graduates earn 5% 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.