Psychology at Wisconsin Lutheran College
Milwaukee, WI · Bachelor's Degree · about 12 graduates a year
Wisconsin Lutheran College graduates in psychology earn 3% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 55% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Wisconsin Lutheran College 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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| 584 | Thomas College Waterville, ME | $49,253 | $52,343 | #375 | $33,368 |
| 585 | Washburn University Topeka, KS | $49,251 | $51,131 | #453 | $38,264 |
| 586 | Ave Maria University Ave Maria, FL | $49,235 | $52,404 | #370 | $30,640 |
| 587 | Wisconsin Lutheran College Milwaukee, WI | $49,220 | $51,216 | #445 | $39,874 |
| 588 | La Salle University Philadelphia, PA | $49,216 | $50,053 | #547 | $32,348 |
| 589 | California State University-Bakersfield Bakersfield, CA | $49,207 | $44,775 | #869 | — |
| 590 | Columbia College Columbia, MO | $49,166 | $52,716 | #347 | $35,685 |
Other Majors at Wisconsin Lutheran College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $82,669 | $72,598 | #626 of 966 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $61,704 | $52,966 | #729 of 1176 |
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs | $58,335 | $44,511 | #12 of 22 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $53,548 | $49,485 | #133 of 680 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $47,737 | — | #478 of 610 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Wisconsin Lutheran College psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $39,874 one year after graduating and $49,220 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Wisconsin Lutheran College rank for psychology?
Among 1027 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, Wisconsin Lutheran College ranks #587 by median pay four years after graduation, and #445 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at Wisconsin Lutheran College worth it?
Its graduates earn 3% less than the national median for psychology ($50,706), and the median federal debt at graduation is $26,988.
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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.