Psychology at Wofford College
Spartanburg, SC · Bachelor's Degree · about 47 graduates a year
Wofford College graduates in psychology earn 3% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 49% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Wofford 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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| 390 | Belmont University Nashville, TN | $52,172 | $56,992 | #162 | — |
| 391 | North Central College Naperville, IL | $52,062 | $51,151 | #449 | $27,688 |
| 392 | Roosevelt University Chicago, IL | $52,049 | $51,138 | #451 | $33,795 |
| 393 | Wofford College Spartanburg, SC | $52,046 | $57,711 | #139 | $34,429 |
| 394 | Alvernia University Reading, PA | $52,044 | $52,929 | #333 | — |
| 395 | University of Arizona Tucson, AZ | $52,038 | $53,470 | #303 | $33,699 |
| 396 | Saint Cloud State University Saint Cloud, MN | $52,031 | $49,701 | #567 | $33,623 |
Other Majors at Wofford College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $86,520 | $64,267 | #269 of 349 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $79,643 | $57,335 | #203 of 452 |
| Business/Managerial Economics | $78,906 | $48,055 | #43 of 84 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $78,576 | $51,552 | #283 of 796 |
| Political Science and Government | $68,661 | $34,277 | #146 of 565 |
| Biology | $61,484 | $24,287 | #293 of 841 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | $61,200 | $39,499 | #65 of 225 |
| English Language and Literature | $58,036 | $34,478 | #82 of 576 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $55,044 | $30,824 | #133 of 265 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | — | $43,428 | — |
| History | — | $30,189 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Wofford College psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $34,429 one year after graduating and $52,046 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Wofford College rank for psychology?
Among 1027 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, Wofford College ranks #393 by median pay four years after graduation, and #139 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at Wofford College worth it?
Its graduates earn 3% more than the national median for psychology ($50,706), and the median federal debt at graduation is $25,622.
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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.