# West Virginia State University: Psychology (bachelor's)

Institute, WV. IPEDS 237899, CIP 42.01. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/west-virginia-state-university/majors/psychology

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $28,185
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $42,434 (U.S. median for this major: $49,968 across 998 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $26,305 (U.S. median $25,490)
- Rank in WV: 6 of 8 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the WV median for this major (8 colleges, $45,352): -$2,918
- Versus the U.S. median: -$7,534

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.31 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $42,434 minus $32,695 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in WV (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $9,457 | $40,760 | 4.2 years |
| 30-48k | $10,225 | $44,070 | 4.5 years |
| 48-75k | $10,703 | $46,130 | 4.7 years |
| 75-110k | $13,798 | $59,469 | 6.1 years |
| 110k+ | $17,355 | $74,800 | 7.7 years |

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

## Psychology at WV colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Virginia University Institute of Technology | $51,263 | $23,328 | $9,337 | 33% |
| West Virginia University | $51,263 | $23,328 | $15,634 | 65% |
| Fairmont State University | $46,235 | $26,000 | $9,032 | 44% |
| Wheeling University | $45,395 | not reported | $20,503 | 23% |
| Marshall University | $45,309 | $26,000 | $7,502 | 51% |
| West Virginia State University | $42,434 | $26,305 | $11,139 | 39% |
| Shepherd University | $41,344 | $22,500 | $11,363 | 51% |
| Concord University | $41,259 | $15,648 | $9,966 | 39% |

## Careers
- Social Science Research Assistants (SOC 19-4061): median wage not reported Charleston, WV, $51,140 WV, $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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