Psychology at University of Wisconsin-Parkside
Kenosha, WI · Bachelor's Degree · about 87 graduates a year
University of Wisconsin-Parkside graduates in psychology earn 8% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 45% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Wisconsin-Parkside 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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| 716 | Indiana Institute of Technology-College of Professional Studies Fort Wayne, IN | $46,698 | $50,098 | #543 | $36,111 |
| 717 | University of New Mexico-Main Campus Albuquerque, NM | $46,693 | $54,063 | #262 | $31,466 |
| 718 | LeTourneau University Longview, TX | $46,679 | $47,459 | #705 | — |
| 719 | University of Wisconsin-Parkside Kenosha, WI | $46,647 | $48,538 | #633 | $29,952 |
| 720 | Texas A & M University-Commerce Commerce, TX | $46,639 | $47,418 | #708 | $34,884 |
| 721 | Concordia University-Chicago River Forest, IL | $46,590 | $45,774 | #806 | $27,304 |
| 722 | New Jersey City University Jersey City, NJ | $46,575 | $40,878 | #983 | $28,969 |
Other Majors at University of Wisconsin-Parkside by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $89,495 | $64,354 | #246 of 349 |
| Management Information Systems and Services | $70,370 | $53,588 | #136 of 166 |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences | $67,130 | — | #25 of 61 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $64,177 | $47,648 | #631 of 796 |
| Business/Commerce | $63,554 | $45,679 | #173 of 271 |
| Marketing | $62,014 | $40,916 | #361 of 516 |
| Biology | $60,928 | $35,990 | #306 of 841 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $56,790 | $50,190 | #161 of 275 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $55,240 | $30,655 | #246 of 610 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $54,156 | $42,342 | #346 of 660 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $53,923 | $37,107 | #336 of 660 |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | $47,123 | $29,117 | #132 of 138 |
| Sociology | $46,005 | $35,710 | #373 of 462 |
| History | $42,349 | — | #415 of 459 |
| Design and Applied Arts | $40,410 | $36,920 | #266 of 299 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | $37,110 | $25,306 | #177 of 255 |
| English Language and Literature | $34,689 | — | #566 of 576 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $31,577 | — | #398 of 423 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Wisconsin-Parkside psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $29,952 one year after graduating and $46,647 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Wisconsin-Parkside rank for psychology?
Among 1027 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, University of Wisconsin-Parkside ranks #719 by median pay four years after graduation, and #633 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at University of Wisconsin-Parkside worth it?
Its graduates earn 8% less than the national median for psychology ($50,706), and the median federal debt at graduation is $21,166.
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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.