Psychology, General
Bachelor's degree · Wake Forest University · Winston-Salem, NC
$34,823Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$64,814Median earnings 4 years after
$72,847Median earnings 5 years after
$21,393Median federal debt
119Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Psychology, General at Wake Forest University earn a median of $34,823 one year after completing the program. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $50,706 four years after graduating (middle half: $35,740–$67,229). Median debt is $21,393, about 61% of first-year earnings.
Psychology, General (Bachelor's degree) at other North Carolina schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Elon University Elon | $36,668 | $19,500 |
| Campbell University Buies Creek | $33,892 | $26,500 |
| Duke University Durham | $33,559 | $15,415 |
| University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Chapel Hill | $31,804 | $13,999 |
| Fayetteville State University Fayetteville | $31,217 | $19,979 |
| North Carolina Wesleyan University Rocky Mount | $30,570 | $26,000 |
| University of North Carolina at Charlotte Charlotte | $30,359 | $21,500 |
| East Carolina University Greenville | $30,086 | $23,250 |
| Chowan University Murfreesboro | $30,076 | $31,000 |
| North Carolina State University at Raleigh Raleigh | $29,738 | $20,063 |
| University of North Carolina Wilmington Wilmington | $29,418 | $20,932 |
| North Carolina Central University Durham | $29,400 | $27,160 |
| Meredith College Raleigh | $28,501 | $27,000 |
| University of North Carolina at Greensboro Greensboro | $28,485 | $21,762 |
| University of North Carolina at Pembroke Pembroke | $28,209 | $23,250 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Psychology, General graduates from Wake Forest University make?
The median salary is $34,823 one year after graduation and $72,847 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $21,393.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.