Psychology at American Public University System
Charles Town, WV · Bachelor's Degree
American Public University System graduates in psychology earn 8% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 50% of one year’s pay at that point.
How American Public University System 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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| 261 | Georgian Court University Lakewood, NJ | $54,745 | $48,049 | #669 | $36,117 |
| 262 | Florida State University Tallahassee, FL | $54,728 | $58,251 | #118 | $30,140 |
| 263 | Salem State University Salem, MA | $54,717 | $48,184 | #657 | $36,492 |
| 264 | American Public University System Charles Town, WV | $54,707 | $64,721 | #35 | $39,655 |
| 265 | Lasell University Newton, MA | $54,702 | $48,171 | #661 | $33,105 |
| 266 | Carthage College Kenosha, WI | $54,636 | $56,851 | #167 | $27,741 |
| 267 | George Fox University Newberg, OR | $54,568 | $54,889 | #234 | $32,599 |
Other Psychology Credentials at American Public University System
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $47,524 | $66,047 | $37,184 |
Other Majors at American Public University System by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do American Public University System psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $39,655 one year after graduating and $54,707 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does American Public University System rank for psychology?
Among 1027 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, American Public University System ranks #264 by median pay four years after graduation, and #35 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at American Public University System worth it?
Its graduates earn 8% more than the national median for psychology ($50,706), and the median federal debt at graduation is $27,550.
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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.