# William Peace University: Psychology (bachelor's)

Raleigh, NC. IPEDS 199272, CIP 42.01. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/william-peace-university/majors/psychology

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $28,202
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $44,997 (U.S. median for this major: $49,968 across 998 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $27,000 (U.S. median $25,490)
- Rank in NC: 19 of 29 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the NC median for this major (29 colleges, $47,720): -$2,723
- Versus the U.S. median: -$4,971

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.24 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $44,997 minus $33,516 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in NC (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $15,779 | $66,903 | 5.8 years |
| 30-48k | $18,233 | $77,308 | 6.7 years |
| 48-75k | $20,429 | $86,619 | 7.5 years |
| 75-110k | $23,046 | $97,715 | 8.5 years |
| 110k+ | $30,565 | $129,596 | 11.3 years |

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

## Psychology at NC colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke University | $73,359 | $15,415 | $29,612 | 97% |
| Elon University | $69,856 | $23,250 | $41,555 | 84% |
| Wake Forest University | $64,814 | $21,500 | $28,719 | 89% |
| North Carolina State University at Raleigh | $62,032 | $22,373 | $17,303 | 85% |
| University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill | $57,477 | $14,253 | $11,655 | 91% |
| High Point University | $56,712 | not reported | $38,707 | 74% |
| University of North Carolina at Charlotte | $50,507 | $24,250 | $15,435 | 69% |
| East Carolina University | $50,270 | $24,774 | $15,739 | 63% |
| Guilford College | $49,921 | $29,460 | $22,270 | 46% |
| University of North Carolina Wilmington | $49,609 | $23,250 | $20,109 | 71% |
| Gardner-Webb University | $49,587 | $22,466 | $17,674 | 55% |
| Salem College | $49,464 | $27,000 | $18,277 | 57% |
| Meredith College | $49,124 | $27,000 | $22,488 | 70% |
| Western Carolina University | $48,350 | $23,250 | $13,315 | 60% |
| Appalachian State University | $47,720 | $21,444 | $16,836 | 75% |
| Campbell University | $46,246 | $27,000 | $24,516 | 61% |
| Wingate University | $45,795 | $25,500 | $20,748 | 46% |
| North Carolina A & T State University | $45,215 | $27,000 | $10,846 | 57% |
| William Peace University | $44,997 | $27,000 | $21,649 | 45% |
| Lees-McRae College | $44,161 | $27,250 | $28,340 | 42% |
| North Carolina Central University | $44,053 | $29,727 | $15,359 | 42% |
| University of North Carolina at Greensboro | $43,825 | $25,105 | $10,965 | 56% |
| Fayetteville State University | $43,358 | $27,000 | $7,892 | 39% |
| University of North Carolina at Pembroke | $42,947 | $25,376 | $10,260 | 44% |
| North Carolina Wesleyan University | $41,976 | $30,830 | $17,432 | 42% |
| Winston-Salem State University | $40,797 | $27,375 | $13,479 | 47% |
| University of North Carolina Asheville | $40,673 | $21,055 | $12,250 | 55% |
| University of Mount Olive | $39,248 | $22,644 | $18,853 | 52% |
| Chowan University | $33,143 | $31,000 | $14,086 | 30% |

## Careers
- Social Science Research Assistants (SOC 19-4061): median wage $65,330 Raleigh-Cary, NC, $63,710 NC, $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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