Psychology at University of Wisconsin-Superior

UW-Superior's psychology program outperforms 95% of psychology programs nationally in first-year earnings—an impressive feat for a school with a 94% admission rate. However, that 95th percentile ranking drops to the 60th percentile when compared only to Wisconsin schools, revealing that the state's psychology programs generally perform well. With $38,262 in starting salary and $24,833 in debt, graduates face a manageable debt load equivalent to about 8 months of earnings. The modest 7% earnings growth over four years suggests reasonable career progression, though not spectacular upward mobility.

The caveat here matters: this data comes from fewer than 30 graduates, so individual outcomes could vary considerably from these medians. That said, the fundamentals look solid. Graduates earn more than the national psychology median ($31,482) and come close to Wisconsin's state median ($35,139), while taking on slightly less debt than typical Wisconsin psychology students. For families considering in-state options, UW-Superior holds its own in the middle tier—it won't match Marian or Lakeland's top earnings, but it delivers respectable outcomes at what's likely a lower sticker price.

For a parent worried about their child's employability with a psychology degree, UW-Superior demonstrates that a bachelor's in this field can lead to livable wages immediately after graduation. Just remember that advanced degrees are often necessary for traditional psychology careers, so these earnings likely reflect related fields rather than clinical work.