Psychology
Psychology, General is one of the most popular majors in the country, studying behavior and mental processes. Because so many graduates work in roles that do not require the degree itself, its one-year median sits below the all-major average even at strong colleges.
What Psychology Pays Nationally
$37,251National Median Earnings
100,431Graduates Behind That Figure
1 year after finishingEarnings measured
The national median is the middle graduate across every college that offers this major at the bachelor level. It is also the figure we show for any single college whose own program is too small to trust - always badged, never passed off as that college's own number.
Top-Paying Psychology Programs We Can Rank
| College | Major | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Minnesota-Twin Cities | Psychology | $42,956 n=497 | $19,500 n=540 |
| DePaul University | Psychology | $41,706 n=183 | $22,000 n=252 |
| University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee | Psychology | $40,587 n=391 | Not published |
| University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire | Psychology | $38,053 n=148 | $20,546 n=200 |
| University of Wisconsin-La Crosse | Psychology | $36,476 n=159 | $21,250 n=264 |
| Loyola University Chicago | Psychology | $35,804 n=230 | $22,425 n=252 |
Smaller Programs and National-Median Programs
These programs are too small for a trustworthy ranked figure, or their college figure is not published. They are listed, not ranked.
| College | Major | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Forest College | Psychology | $37,251 National median for this major n=100,431 | Not published |
| Lawrence University | Psychology | $37,251 National median for this major n=100,431 | $27,000 Small program - rough guide n=30 |
| Marquette University | Psychology | $41,790 Small program - rough guide n=94 | $23,000 n=162 |
| Northwestern University | Psychology | $44,829 Small program - rough guide n=91 | $15,000 n=100 |
Psychology by State
Psychology in Wisconsin Psychology in Minnesota Psychology in Illinois