Psychology at University of Wisconsin-Green Bay

UW-Green Bay's psychology program outperforms most programs nationally but sits in the middle of the pack within Wisconsin. Graduates earn $36,068 initially—well above the $31,482 national median for psychology majors and placing them in the 84th percentile nationally. However, when compared to Wisconsin's 30 psychology programs, this performance is more modest, ranking at the 60th percentile with earnings slightly above the state median of $35,139. With debt of $25,737 (near both national and state averages), the financial picture is manageable: graduates owe about 9 months of their first year's salary.

The 12% earnings growth over four years is steady if not spectacular, bringing graduates to $40,527 by year four. That's respectable for a bachelor's-level psychology degree, though notably trailing the state's top performers like Marian ($45,416) or Lakeland ($42,355) by several thousand dollars. For context, psychology degrees typically require graduate education for most clinical roles, so these figures likely reflect graduates in entry-level human services, research assistant, or business positions.

The value proposition here is straightforward: you're getting solid, above-average outcomes at a reasonable price from an accessible public university. If your child plans to work immediately after graduation or pursue an affordable in-state graduate program, this represents a sensible foundation without crushing debt. Just don't expect this program to position them significantly ahead of their Wisconsin peers.