Psychology at University of Wisconsin-Superior
Superior, WI · Bachelor's Degree · about 33 graduates a year
University of Wisconsin-Superior graduates in psychology earn 13% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 47% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Wisconsin-Superior 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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| 828 | University of Louisiana at Monroe Monroe, LA | $44,255 | $51,229 | #443 | $29,046 |
| 829 | Prairie View A & M University Prairie View, TX | $44,240 | $44,979 | #862 | $28,047 |
| 830 | Lees-McRae College Banner Elk, NC | $44,161 | $47,391 | #711 | — |
| 831 | University of Wisconsin-Superior Superior, WI | $44,116 | $45,905 | #801 | $38,262 |
| 832 | Troy University Troy, AL | $44,102 | $50,060 | #546 | $31,479 |
| 833 | Louisiana State University-Alexandria Alexandria, LA | $44,069 | $51,013 | #462 | $30,362 |
| 834 | Union University Jackson, TN | $44,056 | $48,126 | #663 | — |
Other Majors at University of Wisconsin-Superior by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | $60,644 | $56,426 | #703 of 796 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $58,167 | $42,295 | #195 of 660 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $56,863 | $45,999 | #909 of 1176 |
| Social Work | $54,195 | $42,487 | #153 of 420 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | $50,950 | $41,207 | #144 of 207 |
| Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences | $50,144 | — | #59 of 64 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $45,014 | $41,371 | #562 of 660 |
| Biology | $44,617 | $32,160 | #796 of 841 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $43,561 | $39,475 | #554 of 680 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | — | $29,525 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Wisconsin-Superior psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $38,262 one year after graduating and $44,116 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Wisconsin-Superior rank for psychology?
Among 1027 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, University of Wisconsin-Superior ranks #831 by median pay four years after graduation, and #801 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at University of Wisconsin-Superior worth it?
Its graduates earn 13% less than the national median for psychology ($50,706), and the median federal debt at graduation is $20,582.
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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.