Psychology at West Virginia State University
Institute, WV · Bachelor's Degree · about 11 graduates a year
West Virginia State University graduates in psychology earn 16% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 59% of one year’s pay at that point.
How West Virginia State 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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| 888 | Brenau University Gainesville, GA | $42,586 | $44,085 | #901 | $36,497 |
| 889 | Covenant College Lookout Mountain, GA | $42,517 | $44,014 | #905 | $28,180 |
| 890 | University of St Francis Joliet, IL | $42,474 | $41,730 | #967 | — |
| 891 | West Virginia State University Institute, WV | $42,434 | $50,202 | #534 | $28,185 |
| 892 | Drury University Springfield, MO | $42,425 | $45,489 | #827 | $34,095 |
| 893 | Drury University-College of Continuing Professional Studies Springfield, MO | $42,425 | $45,489 | #828 | $34,095 |
| 894 | Black Hills State University Spearfish, SD | $42,417 | $45,658 | #812 | $35,996 |
Other Majors at West Virginia State University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $50,169 | $43,709 | #1083 of 1176 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $50,063 | $39,056 | #487 of 660 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $47,026 | $41,319 | #353 of 476 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $46,622 | — | #506 of 610 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $43,924 | $42,197 | #533 of 680 |
| Social Work | $41,571 | $30,060 | #406 of 420 |
| English Language and Literature | $40,303 | — | #498 of 576 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $37,866 | $26,351 | #643 of 660 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $22,764 | — | #423 of 423 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do West Virginia State University psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $28,185 one year after graduating and $42,434 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does West Virginia State University rank for psychology?
Among 1027 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, West Virginia State University ranks #891 by median pay four years after graduation, and #534 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at West Virginia State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 16% less than the national median for psychology ($50,706), and the median federal debt at graduation is $25,000.
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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.