Psychology at Whitman College
Walla Walla, WA · Bachelor's Degree
Whitman College graduates in psychology earn 25% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 39% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Whitman 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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| 994 | Campbellsville University Campbellsville, KY | $38,373 | $43,450 | #926 | $31,478 |
| 995 | William Carey University Hattiesburg, MS | $38,325 | $46,500 | #768 | $21,799 |
| 996 | The New School New York, NY | $38,181 | $36,340 | #1015 | $34,033 |
| 997 | Whitman College Walla Walla, WA | $38,158 | $35,097 | #1021 | $33,090 |
| 998 | The University of Tennessee Southern Pulaski, TN | $38,072 | $41,590 | #970 | $30,958 |
| 999 | Southeastern Louisiana University Hammond, LA | $37,998 | $43,986 | #907 | $20,870 |
| 1000 | Carson-Newman University Jefferson City, TN | $37,992 | $41,502 | #972 | $28,217 |
Other Majors at Whitman College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economics | $88,393 | $46,832 | #114 of 368 |
| Political Science and Government | $51,740 | $27,689 | #491 of 565 |
| Biology | — | $28,538 | — |
| English Language and Literature | — | $25,574 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Whitman College psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $33,090 one year after graduating and $38,158 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Whitman College rank for psychology?
Among 1027 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, Whitman College ranks #997 by median pay four years after graduation, and #1021 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at Whitman College worth it?
Its graduates earn 25% less than the national median for psychology ($50,706), and the median federal debt at graduation is $15,000.
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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.