Psychology, Other
Offered at 97 college programs that reported results. Here is what graduates earn and owe at each credential level, and which programs pay best.
By credential level
| Credential | Programs | Typical earnings, 1 yr | Typical earnings, 5 yrs | Typical debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certificate | 6 | — | — | — |
| Associate | 3 | — | — | — |
| Bachelor's | 29 | $40,293 | $56,759 | $27,000 |
| Master's | 30 | $55,902 | $70,530 | — |
| Doctoral | 12 | $91,196 | $103,624 | — |
| Professional | 1 | — | — | — |
| Graduate certificate | 16 | — | — | — |
"Typical" is the median across programs of each program's median, counting only programs with unsuppressed data (at least three). It describes a typical program, not a national median for all graduates. Certificate figures include certificates earned at four-year colleges, often alongside a bachelor's; see degrees vs. certificates for a cleaner comparison. Source: College Scorecard field of study data.
Highest-earning associate programs
| # | College | State | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Imperial Valley College | CA | — | $36,283 | — |
Ranked by 5-year median earnings, or 1-year where 5-year is not reported.
Highest-earning bachelor's programs
| # | College | State | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Widener University | PA | — | $86,512 | — |
| 2 | University of California-Davis | CA | $40,976 | $68,966 | $10,000 |
| 3 | Marist University | NY | — | $67,754 | $26,925 |
| 4 | Rhode Island College | RI | — | $64,020 | — |
| 5 | California State University-Dominguez Hills | CA | $28,564 | $62,574 | — |
| 6 | Kean University | NJ | — | $56,759 | — |
| 7 | University of California-San Diego | CA | $53,416 | — | $13,500 |
| 8 | SUNY College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill | NY | — | $47,462 | — |
| 9 | Carson-Newman University | TN | — | $43,168 | — |
| 10 | Montreat College | NC | $40,293 | $43,090 | $27,000 |
| 11 | Concordia University Texas | TX | $38,287 | — | $29,771 |
| 12 | University of Puerto Rico at Cayey | PR | — | $30,891 | — |
| 13 | University of Puerto Rico at Ponce | PR | — | $26,120 | — |
Ranked by 5-year median earnings, or 1-year where 5-year is not reported.
Highest-earning master's programs
| # | College | State | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus | PA | $107,800 | $89,925 | — |
| 2 | Pennsylvania State University-World Campus | PA | $107,800 | $89,925 | — |
| 3 | University of Baltimore | MD | — | $79,721 | — |
| 4 | Russell Sage College | NY | $62,395 | $74,610 | — |
| 5 | University of South Florida | FL | — | $73,811 | — |
| 6 | Sacred Heart University | CT | $65,112 | $71,576 | — |
| 7 | Azusa Pacific University | CA | $57,384 | $70,648 | — |
| 8 | East Central University | OK | — | $70,413 | — |
| 9 | University of Denver | CO | $49,798 | $67,248 | — |
| 10 | Tiffin University | OH | $51,999 | $66,251 | — |
| 11 | Capella University | MN | — | $66,191 | — |
| 12 | Marist University | NY | $64,898 | — | — |
| 13 | Grand Canyon University | AZ | $55,902 | $61,347 | — |
| 14 | Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion | IN | $55,646 | — | — |
| 15 | Indiana Wesleyan University-National & Global | IN | $55,646 | — | — |
Ranked by 5-year median earnings, or 1-year where 5-year is not reported.
Highest-earning doctoral programs
| # | College | State | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of California-Santa Barbara | CA | — | $112,826 | — |
| 2 | The Chicago School at Los Angeles | CA | $91,196 | $107,534 | — |
| 3 | The Chicago School at Washington DC | DC | $91,196 | $107,534 | — |
| 4 | Azusa Pacific University | CA | $94,573 | $99,714 | — |
| 5 | Pacifica Graduate Institute | CA | — | $83,063 | — |
| 6 | University of Holy Cross | LA | $74,887 | $66,709 | — |
Ranked by 5-year median earnings, or 1-year where 5-year is not reported.
Highest-earning graduate certificate programs
| # | College | State | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Grand Canyon University | AZ | $62,050 | $58,579 | — |
Ranked by 5-year median earnings, or 1-year where 5-year is not reported.
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Quick answers
- How much do psychology, other graduates earn?
- One year after finishing, a typical bachelor's program in psychology, other reports median earnings of $40,293. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field of study data.
