Psychology at Edgewood College

Edgewood College's psychology graduates earn substantially more than typical psychology majors nationally—landing in the 95th percentile—but the picture gets more complicated when you zoom into Wisconsin. Within the state, these outcomes sit squarely in the middle of the pack at the 60th percentile, trailing programs at Marian, Lakeland, and several other Wisconsin schools by $5,000-$7,000 annually. For $27,000 in debt (slightly above both state and national medians), graduates start at $37,954 and see decent growth to $44,229 by year four—a 17% increase that suggests reasonable career momentum.

The debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.71 is manageable, meaning graduates owe less than a year's salary. That's a solid foundation for repayment, particularly in a field where many bachelor's holders pursue graduate education or social service careers with modest starting pay. However, there's an important caveat: this data comes from fewer than 30 graduates, which means one or two outliers could significantly skew the numbers either direction.

For a Wisconsin family, the question becomes whether Edgewood's outcomes justify its cost compared to UW-Whitewater (similar earnings, likely lower in-state tuition) or whether the smaller college environment offers other advantages worth the investment. The earnings are respectable, but this isn't a standout value proposition within the state's psychology landscape.