# University of Wisconsin-Platteville: Psychology (bachelor's)

Platteville, WI. IPEDS 240462, CIP 42.01. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-wisconsin-platteville/majors/psychology

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $32,915
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $51,083 (U.S. median for this major: $49,968 across 998 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $24,225 (U.S. median $25,490)
- Rank in WI: 16 of 28 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the WI median for this major (28 colleges, $52,002): -$919
- Versus the U.S. median: +$1,115

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.56 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $51,083 minus $37,564 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in WI (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $9,009 | $41,081 | 3.0 years |
| 30-48k | $10,459 | $47,693 | 3.5 years |
| 48-75k | $12,065 | $55,016 | 4.1 years |
| 75-110k | $17,984 | $82,007 | 6.1 years |
| 110k+ | $20,245 | $92,317 | 6.8 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Psychology at WI colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marquette University | $60,338 | $24,891 | $31,487 | 83% |
| University of Wisconsin-Madison | $58,901 | $21,215 | $17,354 | 90% |
| University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire | $58,458 | $22,500 | $16,550 | 64% |
| Marian University | $56,434 | $28,468 | $21,937 | 44% |
| Concordia University-Wisconsin | $55,486 | $27,000 | $36,201 | 68% |
| Carroll University | $55,446 | $27,000 | $15,193 | 71% |
| University of Wisconsin-La Crosse | $55,173 | $21,935 | $16,210 | 71% |
| Carthage College | $54,636 | $23,250 | $26,565 | 64% |
| Lakeland University | $53,448 | $38,866 | $24,212 | 43% |
| University of Wisconsin-River Falls | $53,242 | $23,000 | $14,054 | 57% |
| Viterbo University | $52,596 | not reported | $21,260 | 68% |
| University of Wisconsin-Stout | $52,366 | $21,190 | $17,490 | 55% |
| University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee | $52,328 | $27,000 | $15,014 | 49% |
| University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | $52,284 | $26,000 | $14,158 | 59% |
| University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh | $51,721 | $26,000 | $14,305 | 46% |
| University of Wisconsin-Platteville | $51,083 | $24,225 | $16,032 | 56% |
| University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point | $51,024 | $24,400 | $14,559 | 51% |
| Ripon College | $50,762 | $27,000 | $20,216 | 63% |
| Edgewood College | $49,536 | $27,000 | $26,113 | 60% |
| Wisconsin Lutheran College | $49,220 | $27,000 | $23,245 | 64% |
| University of Wisconsin-Green Bay | $48,711 | $25,737 | $13,369 | 48% |
| University of Wisconsin-Parkside | $46,647 | $24,375 | $11,772 | 40% |
| Lawrence University | $45,971 | $15,000 | $23,401 | 77% |
| Beloit College | $45,715 | $26,840 | $21,526 | 71% |
| Mount Mary University | $45,377 | $26,987 | $20,144 | 43% |
| Alverno College | $45,066 | $31,250 | $22,540 | 49% |
| Saint Norbert College | $44,634 | $27,000 | $26,172 | 71% |
| University of Wisconsin-Superior | $44,116 | $24,833 | $12,220 | 42% |

## Careers
- Social Science Research Assistants (SOC 19-4061): median wage not reported metro, $48,090 WI, $61,990 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5% by 2035

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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