Psychology at Wheeling University
Wheeling, WV · Bachelor's Degree · about 3 graduates a year
Wheeling University graduates in psychology earn 10% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Wheeling 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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| 778 | Coastal Carolina University Conway, SC | $45,469 | $50,418 | #500 | $26,524 |
| 779 | Westmont College Santa Barbara, CA | $45,455 | $41,361 | #976 | $34,826 |
| 780 | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus Indiana, PA | $45,420 | $46,193 | #783 | $32,694 |
| 781 | Wheeling University Wheeling, WV | $45,395 | $53,705 | #286 | — |
| 782 | Husson University Bangor, ME | $45,390 | $48,238 | #654 | $35,259 |
| 783 | Illinois College Jacksonville, IL | $45,388 | $44,593 | #880 | $31,386 |
| 784 | Mount Mary University Milwaukee, WI | $45,377 | $47,217 | #718 | $34,411 |
Other Majors at Wheeling University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $66,949 | $38,212 | #484 of 1176 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Wheeling University psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn $45,395 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Wheeling University rank for psychology?
Among 1027 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, Wheeling University ranks #781 by median pay four years after graduation, and #286 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at Wheeling University worth it?
Its graduates earn 10% less than the national median for psychology ($50,706).
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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.