The Wright Institute

What are the graduation rates for students at The Wright Institute?

Conventional four- and six-year undergraduate graduation rates are not an appropriate way to judge The Wright Institute's graduate programs. Federal measures of first-time undergraduate completion describe a different student population and timeline from a psychology doctorate or counseling master's degree.

For the PsyD, more useful measures include the program's published student admissions, outcomes, and other data, particularly time to completion, internship placement, and licensure information. Master's applicants should ask for completion and licensure-exam information relevant to their intended career. Each measure answers a different question: finishing a degree, securing supervised training, passing an exam, and obtaining a license are separate milestones.

What is the earning potential for graduates at The Wright Institute?

Early-career earnings should not be treated as a guaranteed return on a Wright Institute degree. Pay in mental health practice varies by credential, licensing status, employer, location, hours worked, and whether someone is still completing supervised experience.

When comparing earnings figures, applicants should check whether a number represents a mean or median, how long after completion it was measured, and which graduates were included. A figure measured one year after graduation may capture people at very different stages of licensure. It also does not account for borrowing, living expenses, or the cost of additional supervised training.