Psychology at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI · Bachelor's Degree · about 126 graduates a year
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee graduates in psychology earn 3% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 46% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee 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 |
| … | |||||
| 380 | Western Oregon University Monmouth, OR | $52,407 | $52,716 | #354 | $34,038 |
| 381 | University of Wisconsin-Stout Menomonie, WI | $52,366 | $54,489 | #250 | $32,996 |
| 382 | Westminster College New Wilmington, PA | $52,339 | $53,229 | #316 | — |
| 383 | University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Milwaukee, WI | $52,328 | $54,450 | #254 | $33,906 |
| 384 | University at Buffalo Buffalo, NY | $52,303 | $49,782 | #562 | $31,351 |
| 385 | Randolph College Lynchburg, VA | $52,293 | $47,618 | #695 | — |
| 386 | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Whitewater, WI | $52,284 | $54,404 | #256 | $38,376 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $33,906 one year after graduating and $52,328 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee rank for psychology?
Among 1027 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee ranks #383 by median pay four years after graduation, and #254 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee worth it?
Its graduates earn 3% more than the national median for psychology ($50,706), and the median federal debt at graduation is $23,940.
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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.