Compare 10 Psychology, General. programs in West Virginia. Average earnings: $36,112.
Psychology, General programs produce graduates earning between $31,761 and $42,528—an $11K spread that demonstrates why program selection matters independently of school prestige. Across 10 ranked programs in West Virginia, outcomes vary based on program quality, not institutional reputation.
Shepherd University's Psychology, General program leads with graduates earning $42,528, well above the state average of $36,112. West Virginia University follows at $41,351, proving that regional programs can deliver competitive outcomes. The top programs demonstrate that strong psychology education exists beyond traditional university hierarchies.
Highest program earnings: $42,528
Strong outcomes with 95.7% acceptance
14.8% payment burden | Manageable - payment 12-18% of discretionary
31.9% family burden | High burden - payment over 25% of discretionary
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Shepherd UniversityPublic | $42,528 | 16 | $21,600 | Manageable | $21,546 | High |
| #2 | West Virginia UniversityPublic | $41,351 | 167 | $22,500 | Manageable | $32,980 | High |
| #3 | $37,219 | 14 | $27,000 | High | $24,356 | High | |
| #4 | $36,992 | 40 | $21,000 | Challenging | $12,589 | High | |
| #5 | Marshall UniversityPublic | $36,901 | 88 | $23,250 | Challenging | $13,944 | High |
| #6 | Wheeling UniversityPrivate | $34,900 | 5 | $25,125 | High | $14,847 | High |
| #7 | Bethany CollegePrivate | $33,788 | 19 | $27,000 | High | $31,190 | High |
| #8 | West Liberty UniversityPublic | $32,931 | 8 | $23,250 | High | $16,248 | High |
| #9 | Concord UniversityPublic | $32,751 | 25 | $18,900 | High | $11,844 | High |
| #10 | $31,761 | 21 | $23,338 | High | $13,810 | High |
Our program rankings answer: "Which schools have the best outcomes for graduates of this specific major?"
Unlike traditional rankings that measure overall school quality, these rankings focus on program-level outcomes. A school that's #200 overall might have a top-10 nursing program — and that matters if you're studying nursing.
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