Psychology at Virginia Wesleyan University
Virginia Beach, VA · Bachelor's Degree · about 18 graduates a year
Virginia Wesleyan University graduates in psychology earn 14% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 62% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Virginia Wesleyan 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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| 858 | Roberts Wesleyan University Rochester, NY | $43,566 | $41,466 | #973 | — |
| 859 | Grambling State University Grambling, LA | $43,561 | $50,425 | #498 | — |
| 860 | Austin College Sherman, TX | $43,522 | $44,249 | #897 | $23,054 |
| 861 | Virginia Wesleyan University Virginia Beach, VA | $43,511 | $39,621 | #1002 | $31,123 |
| 862 | Thiel College Greenville, PA | $43,457 | $44,196 | #898 | $26,303 |
| 863 | Seton Hill University Greensburg, PA | $43,426 | $44,165 | #899 | — |
| 864 | University of South Alabama Mobile, AL | $43,384 | $49,245 | #594 | $23,700 |
Other Majors at Virginia Wesleyan University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $63,159 | $41,536 | #663 of 1176 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | $53,272 | $48,841 | #126 of 207 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $52,247 | $39,404 | #431 of 660 |
| Biology | — | $30,921 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Virginia Wesleyan University psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $31,123 one year after graduating and $43,511 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Virginia Wesleyan University rank for psychology?
Among 1027 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, Virginia Wesleyan University ranks #861 by median pay four years after graduation, and #1002 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at Virginia Wesleyan University worth it?
Its graduates earn 14% less 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.