Psychology at West Virginia University Institute of Technology
Beckley, WV · Bachelor's Degree · about 17 graduates a year
West Virginia University Institute of Technology graduates in psychology earn 1% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 44% of one year’s pay at that point.
How West Virginia University Institute of Technology 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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| 440 | University of Mount Union Alliance, OH | $51,316 | $54,762 | #240 | $34,558 |
| 441 | Whitworth University Spokane, WA | $51,288 | $47,174 | #719 | $29,005 |
| 442 | University of Massachusetts-Amherst Amherst, MA | $51,274 | $45,152 | #851 | $32,223 |
| 443 | West Virginia University Institute of Technology Beckley, WV | $51,263 | $60,647 | #84 | $28,879 |
| 444 | West Virginia University Morgantown, WV | $51,263 | $60,647 | #85 | $28,879 |
| 445 | University of Nevada-Las Vegas Las Vegas, NV | $51,200 | $53,140 | #325 | $31,007 |
| 446 | Boise State University Boise, ID | $51,184 | $54,427 | #255 | $30,865 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do West Virginia University Institute of Technology psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $28,879 one year after graduating and $51,263 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does West Virginia University Institute of Technology rank for psychology?
Among 1027 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, West Virginia University Institute of Technology ranks #443 by median pay four years after graduation, and #84 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at West Virginia University Institute of Technology worth it?
Its graduates earn 1% more than the national median for psychology ($50,706), and the median federal debt at graduation is $22,500.
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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.