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Psychology graduate programs: earnings and debt by school

103 colleges award doctoral degrees in psychology. Graduates of the typical program earned $77,397 a year after finishing, and those who borrowed left with a median of $82,262 in federal loans taken at the school.

Doctoral programs103

Graduates in 2023-241,459

Typical median debt$82,262

Typical earnings 1 yr after$77,397

Typical earnings 4 yrs after$97,886

Earnings to debt0.9x

Official field: Psychology, General. Admission figures such as LSAT, MCAT or GRE scores are not part of this federal data, so check each school.

Degree level	Programs	Typical earnings 1 yr after	Typical median debt
Doctoral	103	$77,397	$82,262
Master's	291	$53,420	$38,789
Professional doctorate	3	n/a	n/a

Is it worth it? Debt vs first-year pay

Each dot is one doctoral program. Dots above the dashed line have graduates earning more in their first year than the program's median debt.

Earnings above median debt Debt above first-year earnings

Doctoral programs in psychology

Highest first-year earnings

University of Central Florida$116,568

George Mason University$96,993

Grand Canyon University$88,310

Colorado State University-Fort Collins$86,680

Loma Linda University$83,403

Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College$79,351

CUNY Graduate School and University Center$79,329

The University of Alabama$78,394

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College	Graduates (2023-24)	Earnings 1 yr after	Earnings 4 yrs after	Median debt
Colorado State University-Fort CollinsFort Collins, CO	13	$86,680	$144,730	n/a
George Mason UniversityFairfax, VA	16	$96,993	$128,100	n/a
North Carolina State University at RaleighRaleigh, NC	17	$71,056	$120,982	n/a
Wayne State UniversityDetroit, MI	18	n/a	$120,901	n/a
Illinois Institute of TechnologyChicago, IL	7	$90,299	$115,482	n/a
University of South FloridaTampa, FL	7	n/a	$113,606	n/a
Loma Linda UniversityLoma Linda, CA	19	$83,403	$110,256	$178,772
University of VermontBurlington, VT	8	n/a	$109,295	n/a
University of Illinois ChicagoChicago, IL	12	n/a	$109,281	n/a
University of Southern MississippiHattiesburg, MS	15	$72,863	$105,702	$75,927
University of FloridaGainesville, FL	20	$70,619	$103,154	n/a
University of California-Los AngelesLos Angeles, CA	43	$71,750	$100,014	n/a
Florida State UniversityTallahassee, FL	20	$72,008	$99,239	n/a
University of Nebraska-LincolnLincoln, NE	13	n/a	$96,534	n/a
CUNY Graduate School and University CenterNew York, NY	32	$79,329	$95,873	n/a
Rutgers University-New BrunswickNew Brunswick, NJ	33	$78,386	$95,771	$81,500
Rutgers University-NewarkNewark, NJ	4	$78,386	$95,771	$81,500
Grand Canyon UniversityPhoenix, AZ	190	$88,310	$94,079	$83,023
Miami University-OxfordOxford, OH	10	n/a	$87,501	n/a
Northern Illinois UniversityDekalb, IL	17	$73,405	$85,719	n/a
University of Alabama at BirminghamBirmingham, AL	12	n/a	$85,091	n/a
Bowling Green State University-Main CampusBowling Green, OH	12	$73,558	$82,522	n/a
Capella UniversityMinneapolis, MN	39	$67,066	$82,098	$84,797
Walden UniversityMinneapolis, MN	151	$74,957	$80,203	$153,599
Northwestern UniversityEvanston, IL	0	n/a	$71,819	n/a
University of Puerto Rico-Rio PiedrasSan Juan, PR	21	$26,037	$47,470	$63,585
University of Central FloridaOrlando, FL	16	$116,568	n/a	n/a
Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical CollegeBaton Rouge, LA	19	$79,351	n/a	n/a
The University of AlabamaTuscaloosa, AL	18	$78,394	n/a	n/a
Southern Illinois University-CarbondaleCarbondale, IL	18	$78,031	n/a	n/a
Iowa State UniversityAmes, IA	11	$76,763	n/a	n/a
Florida International UniversityMiami, FL	13	$73,586	n/a	n/a
Albizu University-San JuanSan Juan, PR	10	n/a	n/a	n/a
Auburn UniversityAuburn, AL	3	n/a	n/a	n/a
Baylor UniversityWaco, TX	7	n/a	n/a	n/a
Boston UniversityBoston, MA	17	n/a	n/a	n/a
Brigham Young UniversityProvo, UT	7	n/a	n/a	n/a
Carnegie Mellon UniversityPittsburgh, PA	0	n/a	n/a	n/a
Case Western Reserve UniversityCleveland, OH	6	n/a	n/a	n/a
Clark UniversityWorcester, MA	2	n/a	n/a	n/a
East Tennessee State UniversityJohnson City, TN	9	n/a	n/a	n/a
Emory UniversityAtlanta, GA	10	n/a	n/a	n/a
Georgetown UniversityWashington, DC	3	n/a	n/a	n/a
Georgia State UniversityAtlanta, GA	11	n/a	n/a	n/a
Howard UniversityWashington, DC	9	n/a	n/a	$284,045
James Madison UniversityHarrisonburg, VA	6	n/a	n/a	n/a
Keiser University-Ft LauderdaleFort Lauderdale, FL	11	n/a	n/a	n/a
Lehigh UniversityBethlehem, PA	3	n/a	n/a	n/a
Liberty UniversityLynchburg, VA	99	n/a	n/a	$62,208
Marquette UniversityMilwaukee, WI	3	n/a	n/a	n/a
Michigan State UniversityEast Lansing, MI	18	n/a	n/a	n/a
Mississippi State UniversityMississippi State, MS	4	n/a	n/a	n/a
Montana State UniversityBozeman, MT	1	n/a	n/a	n/a
Oakland UniversityRochester Hills, MI	5	n/a	n/a	n/a
Oklahoma State University-Main CampusStillwater, OK	10	n/a	n/a	n/a
Old Dominion UniversityNorfolk, VA	11	n/a	n/a	n/a
Rice UniversityHouston, TX	7	n/a	n/a	n/a
Seattle Pacific UniversitySeattle, WA	8	n/a	n/a	n/a
Temple UniversityPhiladelphia, PA	1	n/a	n/a	n/a
Tennessee State UniversityNashville, TN	10	n/a	n/a	n/a
Texas Christian UniversityFort Worth, TX	4	n/a	n/a	n/a
The University of Arizona Global CampusChandler, AZ	5	n/a	n/a	n/a
The University of MontanaMissoula, MT	12	n/a	n/a	n/a
The University of Texas at AustinAustin, TX	10	n/a	n/a	n/a
The University of Texas at El PasoEl Paso, TX	9	n/a	n/a	n/a
University of Alaska AnchorageAnchorage, AK	3	n/a	n/a	n/a
University of ArkansasFayetteville, AR	8	n/a	n/a	n/a
University of California-DavisDavis, CA	18	n/a	n/a	n/a
University of California-Santa CruzSanta Cruz, CA	8	n/a	n/a	n/a
University of Cincinnati-Main CampusCincinnati, OH	8	n/a	n/a	n/a
University of Colorado BoulderBoulder, CO	12	n/a	n/a	n/a
University of Colorado Colorado SpringsColorado Springs, CO	7	n/a	n/a	n/a
University of DenverDenver, CO	3	n/a	n/a	n/a
University of Hawaii at ManoaHonolulu, HI	9	n/a	n/a	n/a
University of MaineOrono, ME	4	n/a	n/a	n/a
University of Maryland-College ParkCollege Park, MD	9	n/a	n/a	n/a
University of Massachusetts-AmherstAmherst, MA	11	n/a	n/a	n/a
University of MemphisMemphis, TN	11	n/a	n/a	n/a
University of MiamiCoral Gables, FL	12	n/a	n/a	n/a
University of MississippiUniversity, MS	8	n/a	n/a	n/a
University of Missouri-Kansas CityKansas City, MO	7	n/a	n/a	n/a
University of Missouri-St LouisSaint Louis, MO	5	n/a	n/a	n/a
University of Nebraska at OmahaOmaha, NE	7	n/a	n/a	n/a
University of Nevada-Las VegasLas Vegas, NV	3	n/a	n/a	n/a
University of New Hampshire-Main CampusDurham, NH	5	n/a	n/a	n/a
University of New Mexico-Main CampusAlbuquerque, NM	10	n/a	n/a	n/a
University of North Carolina WilmingtonWilmington, NC	9	n/a	n/a	n/a
University of North Carolina at GreensboroGreensboro, NC	8	n/a	n/a	n/a
University of North DakotaGrand Forks, ND	1	n/a	n/a	n/a
University of Oklahoma-Norman CampusNorman, OK	6	n/a	n/a	n/a
University of PennsylvaniaPhiladelphia, PA	0	n/a	n/a	n/a
University of South Carolina-ColumbiaColumbia, SC	4	n/a	n/a	n/a
University of South DakotaVermillion, SD	3	n/a	n/a	n/a
University of ToledoToledo, OH	7	n/a	n/a	n/a
University of Virginia-Main CampusCharlottesville, VA	15	n/a	n/a	n/a
University of Wisconsin-MilwaukeeMilwaukee, WI	6	n/a	n/a	n/a
University of WyomingLaramie, WY	5	n/a	n/a	n/a
Utah State UniversityLogan, UT	17	n/a	n/a	n/a
Vanderbilt UniversityNashville, TN	15	n/a	n/a	n/a
Virginia Commonwealth UniversityRichmond, VA	4	n/a	n/a	n/a
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityBlacksburg, VA	3	n/a	n/a	n/a
Washington State UniversityPullman, WA	11	n/a	n/a	n/a
West Virginia UniversityMorgantown, WV	2	n/a	n/a	n/a

Master's programs in psychology

Highest first-year earnings

University of Pennsylvania$95,112

CUNY Graduate School and University Center$71,955

George Mason University$70,735

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville$68,368

West Chester University of Pennsylvania$66,610

Utah State University$65,371

California State University-Chico$65,304

National University$61,132

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College	Graduates (2023-24)	Earnings 1 yr after	Earnings 4 yrs after	Median debt
San Diego State UniversitySan Diego, CA	26	n/a	$111,549	n/a
George Mason UniversityFairfax, VA	42	$70,735	$102,945	$30,750
University of PennsylvaniaPhiladelphia, PA	53	$95,112	$101,785	n/a
University of Oklahoma-Norman CampusNorman, OK	11	n/a	$95,931	n/a
The University of Tennessee-ChattanoogaChattanooga, TN	9	$73,839	$91,747	n/a
California State University-FresnoFresno, CA	9	$86,102	$90,681	n/a
Saint Joseph's University - PhiladelphiaPhiladelphia, PA	4	n/a	$88,006	n/a
Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan CampusTeaneck, NJ	12	n/a	$86,294	n/a
Middle Tennessee State UniversityMurfreesboro, TN	43	$60,738	$81,371	$38,722
Rutgers University-CamdenCamden, NJ	5	n/a	$79,478	n/a
Rutgers University-New BrunswickNew Brunswick, NJ	54	n/a	$79,478	n/a
Rutgers University-NewarkNewark, NJ	3	n/a	$79,478	n/a
California State Polytechnic University-HumboldtArcata, CA	30	$56,379	$79,429	$39,740
McNeese State UniversityLake Charles, LA	12	$50,660	$79,341	$39,294
Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical CollegeBaton Rouge, LA	14	n/a	$78,060	n/a
Houston Christian UniversityHouston, TX	28	$55,666	$75,052	$47,833
California State University-ChicoChico, CA	25	$65,304	$75,000	$35,500
American UniversityWashington, DC	24	n/a	$73,628	n/a
University of North Carolina WilmingtonWilmington, NC	15	$47,201	$72,403	n/a
California State University-SacramentoSacramento, CA	7	n/a	$72,365	n/a
Radford UniversityRadford, VA	19	n/a	$71,566	n/a
Stony Brook UniversityStony Brook, NY	21	n/a	$71,005	n/a
National UniversitySan Diego, CA	89	$61,132	$71,001	$33,405
Southern Illinois University EdwardsvilleEdwardsville, IL	22	$68,368	$70,882	n/a
Towson UniversityTowson, MD	52	$59,346	$70,748	$32,303
University of Houston-Clear LakeHouston, TX	16	$57,915	$70,718	$45,000
Florida State UniversityTallahassee, FL	35	$60,120	$69,669	n/a
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis ObispoSan Luis Obispo, CA	12	n/a	$69,419	$41,000
Utah State UniversityLogan, UT	58	$65,371	$69,115	$31,303
The Chicago School at Los AngelesLos Angeles, CA	97	$56,717	$68,180	$64,185
The New SchoolNew York, NY	44	$53,435	$68,160	$48,322
University of West FloridaPensacola, FL	32	n/a	$67,785	n/a
University of Southern MississippiHattiesburg, MS	14	n/a	$67,434	n/a
Fort Hays State UniversityHays, KS	32	$54,889	$66,852	$22,000
California State Polytechnic University-PomonaPomona, CA	15	n/a	$66,151	n/a
American Public University SystemCharles Town, WV	133	$53,575	$66,047	$39,295
Indiana Institute of TechnologyFort Wayne, IN	30	$50,371	$65,579	$28,175
Valdosta State UniversityValdosta, GA	12	n/a	$65,472	n/a
Xavier UniversityCincinnati, OH	17	n/a	$64,505	n/a
Cleveland State UniversityCleveland, OH	29	n/a	$64,167	$41,000
Arizona State University Campus ImmersionTempe, AZ	40	$52,870	$63,039	$35,736
Arizona State University Digital ImmersionScottsdale, AZ	414	$52,870	$63,039	$35,736
Mercy UniversityDobbs Ferry, NY	19	$51,034	$62,838	$44,123
Seattle UniversitySeattle, WA	16	$59,915	$61,415	$41,000
Millersville University of PennsylvaniaMillersville, PA	26	$55,535	$61,364	$34,042
Azusa Pacific UniversityAzusa, CA	26	$45,282	$61,095	$38,975
University of Colorado Colorado SpringsColorado Springs, CO	12	n/a	$61,059	n/a
Walden UniversityMinneapolis, MN	218	$50,125	$60,895	$47,834
Nova Southeastern UniversityFort Lauderdale, FL	44	$43,824	$60,151	$47,000
Kean UniversityUnion, NJ	36	$53,420	$60,023	$35,344
Florida International UniversityMiami, FL	129	$48,213	$59,992	$38,073
Long Island UniversityBrookville, NY	18	n/a	$59,871	n/a
Capella UniversityMinneapolis, MN	202	$55,624	$59,640	$28,175
Southern New Hampshire UniversityManchester, NH	956	$53,198	$58,824	$32,800
Tiffin UniversityTiffin, OH	19	n/a	$57,802	$38,171
North Carolina Central UniversityDurham, NC	8	$44,059	$57,573	$60,726
Pittsburg State UniversityPittsburg, KS	22	n/a	$57,192	$33,834
Western Illinois UniversityMacomb, IL	9	n/a	$56,378	n/a
National Louis UniversityChicago, IL	14	$51,792	$56,286	$34,000
University of Louisiana at MonroeMonroe, LA	49	$46,263	$55,439	$30,750
Life UniversityMarietta, GA	42	$54,358	$55,408	$48,818
Marshall UniversityHuntington, WV	22	n/a	$54,560	$29,617
Southern Connecticut State UniversityNew Haven, CT	9	n/a	$54,350	n/a
Pepperdine UniversityMalibu, CA	198	$55,454	$52,526	$98,073
Texas A & M International UniversityLaredo, TX	6	$41,670	$52,149	n/a
The University of Arizona Global CampusChandler, AZ	247	$48,437	$50,601	$41,000
Keiser University-Ft LauderdaleFort Lauderdale, FL	106	$38,585	$49,098	$48,545
University of West GeorgiaCarrollton, GA	9	n/a	$45,818	n/a
CUNY Graduate School and University CenterNew York, NY	63	$71,955	n/a	n/a
University of Massachusetts-LowellLowell, MA	0	$67,737	n/a	$39,032
West Chester University of PennsylvaniaWest Chester, PA	42	$66,610	n/a	$36,339
The University of Texas at ArlingtonArlington, TX	4	$64,507	n/a	n/a
CUNY Queens CollegeQueens, NY	16	$57,240	n/a	n/a
University of Cincinnati-Main CampusCincinnati, OH	23	$56,932	n/a	n/a
Regent UniversityVirginia Beach, VA	51	$55,350	n/a	$47,000
Iona UniversityNew Rochelle, NY	18	$54,147	n/a	n/a
Western Kentucky UniversityBowling Green, KY	19	$52,177	n/a	n/a
Boston UniversityBoston, MA	35	$51,377	n/a	$65,250
University of Michigan-DearbornDearborn, MI	10	$50,927	n/a	n/a
San Francisco State UniversitySan Francisco, CA	23	$50,309	n/a	n/a
Lynn UniversityBoca Raton, FL	33	$50,120	n/a	$25,622
Fayetteville State UniversityFayetteville, NC	27	$50,010	n/a	$22,349
Adelphi UniversityGarden City, NY	37	$47,921	n/a	n/a
Saint Leo UniversitySaint Leo, FL	35	$47,898	n/a	$61,500
St. John's University-New YorkQueens, NY	16	$47,791	n/a	n/a
University of Central OklahomaEdmond, OK	4	$46,776	n/a	n/a
Carlow UniversityPittsburgh, PA	12	$46,421	n/a	$38,789
Citadel Military College of South CarolinaCharleston, SC	32	$45,926	n/a	$50,838
Augusta UniversityAugusta, GA	9	$40,613	n/a	n/a
East Texas A&M UniversityCommerce, TX	16	$35,902	n/a	n/a
Abilene Christian UniversityAbilene, TX	2	n/a	n/a	n/a
Albizu University-MiamiMiami, FL	37	n/a	n/a	n/a
American InterContinental University SystemChandler, AZ	27	n/a	n/a	n/a
American International CollegeSpringfield, MA	2	n/a	n/a	n/a
Appalachian State UniversityBoone, NC	7	n/a	n/a	n/a
Arkansas State UniversityJonesboro, AR	1	n/a	n/a	n/a
Auburn UniversityAuburn, AL	8	n/a	n/a	n/a
Auburn University at MontgomeryMontgomery, AL	7	n/a	n/a	n/a
Avila UniversityKansas City, MO	11	n/a	n/a	n/a
Baptist University of FloridaGraceville, FL	7	n/a	n/a	n/a
Baylor UniversityWaco, TX	2	n/a	n/a	n/a
Binghamton UniversityVestal, NY	2	n/a	n/a	n/a
Boston CollegeChestnut Hill, MA	1	n/a	n/a	n/a
Bowling Green State University-Main CampusBowling Green, OH	9	n/a	n/a	n/a
Brescia UniversityOwensboro, KY	3	n/a	n/a	n/a
Bridgewater CollegeBridgewater, VA	4	n/a	n/a	n/a
Brigham Young UniversityProvo, UT	12	n/a	n/a	n/a
Bucknell UniversityLewisburg, PA	1	n/a	n/a	n/a
CUNY City CollegeNew York, NY	49	n/a	n/a	$34,925
CUNY Hunter CollegeNew York, NY	11	n/a	n/a	n/a
California State University-Dominguez HillsCarson, CA	18	n/a	n/a	n/a
California State University-FullertonFullerton, CA	21	n/a	n/a	n/a
California State University-Long BeachLong Beach, CA	56	n/a	n/a	n/a
California State University-Los AngelesLos Angeles, CA	15	n/a	n/a	n/a
California State University-NorthridgeNorthridge, CA	12	n/a	n/a	n/a
California State University-San BernardinoSan Bernardino, CA	3	n/a	n/a	n/a
California State University-San MarcosSan Marcos, CA	10	n/a	n/a	n/a
California State University-StanislausTurlock, CA	18	n/a	n/a	n/a
Calumet College of Saint JosephWhiting, IN	5	n/a	n/a	n/a
Carnegie Mellon UniversityPittsburgh, PA	2	n/a	n/a	n/a
Case Western Reserve UniversityCleveland, OH	17	n/a	n/a	n/a
Central Connecticut State UniversityNew Britain, CT	10	n/a	n/a	n/a
Chatham UniversityPittsburgh, PA	13	n/a	n/a	n/a
Clark UniversityWorcester, MA	7	n/a	n/a	n/a
Colorado Christian UniversityLakewood, CO	1	n/a	n/a	n/a
Colorado State University-Fort CollinsFort Collins, CO	12	n/a	n/a	n/a
Duquesne UniversityPittsburgh, PA	13	n/a	n/a	n/a
East Carolina UniversityGreenville, NC	22	n/a	n/a	n/a
East Tennessee State UniversityJohnson City, TN	3	n/a	n/a	n/a
Eastern Kentucky UniversityRichmond, KY	38	n/a	n/a	$38,118
Eastern Michigan UniversityYpsilanti, MI	2	n/a	n/a	n/a
Eastern Washington UniversityCheney, WA	1	n/a	n/a	n/a
Emory UniversityAtlanta, GA	10	n/a	n/a	n/a
Emporia State UniversityEmporia, KS	6	n/a	n/a	n/a
Faulkner UniversityMontgomery, AL	1	n/a	n/a	n/a
Ferrum CollegeFerrum, VA	3	n/a	n/a	n/a
Fisher CollegeBoston, MA	27	n/a	n/a	n/a
Fisk UniversityNashville, TN	1	n/a	n/a	n/a
Florida Atlantic UniversityBoca Raton, FL	9	n/a	n/a	n/a
Fordham UniversityBronx, NY	13	n/a	n/a	n/a
Gallaudet UniversityWashington, DC	4	n/a	n/a	n/a
Georgetown UniversityWashington, DC	1	n/a	n/a	n/a
Georgia Southern UniversityStatesboro, GA	30	n/a	n/a	n/a
Georgia State UniversityAtlanta, GA	15	n/a	n/a	n/a
Governors State UniversityUniversity Park, IL	6	n/a	n/a	n/a
Harvard UniversityCambridge, MA	92	n/a	n/a	n/a
Howard UniversityWashington, DC	3	n/a	n/a	n/a
Idaho State UniversityPocatello, ID	6	n/a	n/a	n/a
Illinois Institute of TechnologyChicago, IL	2	n/a	n/a	n/a
Illinois State UniversityNormal, IL	11	n/a	n/a	n/a
Indiana State UniversityTerre Haute, IN	8	n/a	n/a	n/a
Indiana University of PennsylvaniaIndiana, PA	14	n/a	n/a	n/a
Indiana University-IndianapolisIndianapolis, IN	4	n/a	n/a	n/a
Indiana Wesleyan University-National & GlobalMarion, IN	45	n/a	n/a	n/a
Iowa State UniversityAmes, IA	5	n/a	n/a	n/a
James Madison UniversityHarrisonburg, VA	14	n/a	n/a	n/a
La Sierra UniversityRiverside, CA	1	n/a	n/a	n/a
LeTourneau UniversityLongview, TX	5	n/a	n/a	n/a
Lehigh UniversityBethlehem, PA	1	n/a	n/a	n/a
Liberty UniversityLynchburg, VA	7	n/a	n/a	n/a
Lincoln Memorial UniversityHarrogate, TN	5	n/a	n/a	n/a
Lipscomb UniversityNashville, TN	5	n/a	n/a	n/a
Loma Linda UniversityLoma Linda, CA	41	n/a	n/a	n/a
Loras CollegeDubuque, IA	2	n/a	n/a	n/a
Marietta CollegeMarietta, OH	6	n/a	n/a	n/a
Marquette UniversityMilwaukee, WI	17	n/a	n/a	n/a
Marywood UniversityScranton, PA	5	n/a	n/a	n/a
Miami University-OxfordOxford, OH	13	n/a	n/a	n/a
Michigan State UniversityEast Lansing, MI	4	n/a	n/a	n/a
Midwestern State UniversityWichita Falls, TX	4	n/a	n/a	n/a
Mississippi State UniversityMississippi State, MS	9	n/a	n/a	n/a
Montana State UniversityBozeman, MT	4	n/a	n/a	n/a
Montana State University BillingsBillings, MT	5	n/a	n/a	n/a
Montclair State UniversityMontclair, NJ	11	n/a	n/a	n/a
Nelson UniversityWaxahachie, TX	3	n/a	n/a	n/a
New Mexico Highlands UniversityLas Vegas, NM	6	n/a	n/a	n/a
New Orleans Baptist Theological SeminaryNew Orleans, LA	21	n/a	n/a	n/a
North Carolina State University at RaleighRaleigh, NC	4	n/a	n/a	n/a
North Dakota State University-Main CampusFargo, ND	4	n/a	n/a	n/a
Northern Arizona UniversityFlagstaff, AZ	15	n/a	n/a	n/a
Northern Illinois UniversityDekalb, IL	15	n/a	n/a	n/a
Northern Michigan UniversityMarquette, MI	15	n/a	n/a	n/a
Northwestern Oklahoma State UniversityAlva, OK	4	n/a	n/a	n/a
Northwestern UniversityEvanston, IL	18	n/a	n/a	n/a
Oakland UniversityRochester Hills, MI	7	n/a	n/a	n/a
Oklahoma State University-Main CampusStillwater, OK	11	n/a	n/a	n/a
Old Dominion UniversityNorfolk, VA	11	n/a	n/a	n/a
Portland State UniversityPortland, OR	10	n/a	n/a	n/a
Rhode Island CollegeProvidence, RI	5	n/a	n/a	n/a
Rice UniversityHouston, TX	12	n/a	n/a	n/a
Roosevelt UniversityChicago, IL	6	n/a	n/a	n/a
SUNY BrockportBrockport, NY	4	n/a	n/a	n/a
Sam Houston State UniversityHuntsville, TX	1	n/a	n/a	n/a
San Jose State UniversitySan Jose, CA	17	n/a	n/a	n/a
Seton Hall UniversitySouth Orange, NJ	11	n/a	n/a	n/a
Sonoma State UniversityRohnert Park, CA	0	n/a	n/a	n/a
Southeastern Louisiana UniversityHammond, LA	16	n/a	n/a	n/a
Southern Illinois University-CarbondaleCarbondale, IL	11	n/a	n/a	n/a
Southern Methodist UniversityDallas, TX	0	n/a	n/a	n/a
Stephen F Austin State UniversityNacogdoches, TX	4	n/a	n/a	n/a
Syracuse UniversitySyracuse, NY	10	n/a	n/a	n/a
Temple UniversityPhiladelphia, PA	11	n/a	n/a	n/a
Tennessee State UniversityNashville, TN	12	n/a	n/a	n/a
Texas A&M University-KingsvilleKingsville, TX	2	n/a	n/a	n/a
Texas Christian UniversityFort Worth, TX	5	n/a	n/a	n/a
Texas Southern UniversityHouston, TX	14	n/a	n/a	$42,500
Texas Tech UniversityLubbock, TX	13	n/a	n/a	n/a
The Catholic University of AmericaWashington, DC	25	n/a	n/a	n/a
The University of AlabamaTuscaloosa, AL	14	n/a	n/a	n/a
The University of MontanaMissoula, MT	2	n/a	n/a	n/a
The University of Texas at AustinAustin, TX	2	n/a	n/a	n/a
The University of Texas at San AntonioSan Antonio, TX	13	n/a	n/a	n/a
Touro UniversityNew York, NY	14	n/a	n/a	n/a
Tuskegee UniversityTuskegee, AL	3	n/a	n/a	n/a
Union Commonwealth UniversityBarbourville, KY	6	n/a	n/a	n/a
University at AlbanyAlbany, NY	12	n/a	n/a	n/a
University at BuffaloBuffalo, NY	14	n/a	n/a	n/a
University of Alabama at BirminghamBirmingham, AL	15	n/a	n/a	n/a
University of Alabama in HuntsvilleHuntsville, AL	10	n/a	n/a	n/a
University of ArizonaTucson, AZ	12	n/a	n/a	n/a
University of ArkansasFayetteville, AR	9	n/a	n/a	n/a
University of California-DavisDavis, CA	8	n/a	n/a	n/a
University of California-Los AngelesLos Angeles, CA	35	n/a	n/a	n/a
University of California-Santa CruzSanta Cruz, CA	9	n/a	n/a	n/a
University of Central FloridaOrlando, FL	7	n/a	n/a	n/a
University of Central MissouriWarrensburg, MO	0	n/a	n/a	n/a
University of Colorado BoulderBoulder, CO	8	n/a	n/a	n/a
University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical CampusDenver, CO	1	n/a	n/a	n/a
University of DallasIrving, TX	0	n/a	n/a	n/a
University of DenverDenver, CO	8	n/a	n/a	n/a
University of FloridaGainesville, FL	29	n/a	n/a	n/a
University of Hawaii at ManoaHonolulu, HI	3	n/a	n/a	n/a
University of HoustonHouston, TX	22	n/a	n/a	n/a
University of IdahoMoscow, ID	17	n/a	n/a	n/a
University of Illinois ChicagoChicago, IL	15	n/a	n/a	n/a
University of IndianapolisIndianapolis, IN	23	n/a	n/a	n/a
University of La VerneLa Verne, CA	12	n/a	n/a	n/a
University of Louisiana at LafayetteLafayette, LA	12	n/a	n/a	n/a
University of MaineOrono, ME	5	n/a	n/a	n/a
University of Maryland-College ParkCollege Park, MD	0	n/a	n/a	n/a
University of Massachusetts-AmherstAmherst, MA	10	n/a	n/a	n/a
University of Massachusetts-DartmouthNorth Dartmouth, MA	1	n/a	n/a	n/a
University of MemphisMemphis, TN	13	n/a	n/a	n/a
University of MiamiCoral Gables, FL	4	n/a	n/a	n/a
University of Minnesota-DuluthDuluth, MN	13	n/a	n/a	n/a
University of Minnesota-Twin CitiesMinneapolis, MN	10	n/a	n/a	n/a
University of MississippiUniversity, MS	10	n/a	n/a	n/a
University of Missouri-Kansas CityKansas City, MO	2	n/a	n/a	n/a
University of Missouri-St LouisSaint Louis, MO	13	n/a	n/a	n/a
University of Nebraska at OmahaOmaha, NE	6	n/a	n/a	n/a
University of Nebraska-LincolnLincoln, NE	12	n/a	n/a	n/a
University of New Hampshire-Main CampusDurham, NH	2	n/a	n/a	n/a
University of New Mexico-Main CampusAlbuquerque, NM	14	n/a	n/a	n/a
University of New OrleansNew Orleans, LA	12	n/a	n/a	n/a
University of North Carolina at CharlotteCharlotte, NC	4	n/a	n/a	n/a
University of North Carolina at GreensboroGreensboro, NC	9	n/a	n/a	n/a
University of North DakotaGrand Forks, ND	0	n/a	n/a	n/a
University of North TexasDenton, TX	13	n/a	n/a	n/a
University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh CampusPittsburgh, PA	14	n/a	n/a	n/a
University of Rhode IslandKingston, RI	6	n/a	n/a	n/a
University of RochesterRochester, NY	8	n/a	n/a	n/a
University of Saint Francis-Fort WayneFort Wayne, IN	2	n/a	n/a	n/a
University of South AlabamaMobile, AL	14	n/a	n/a	n/a
University of South DakotaVermillion, SD	6	n/a	n/a	n/a
University of South FloridaTampa, FL	9	n/a	n/a	n/a
University of Southern CaliforniaLos Angeles, CA	9	n/a	n/a	n/a
University of ToledoToledo, OH	0	n/a	n/a	n/a
University of VermontBurlington, VT	8	n/a	n/a	n/a
University of Virginia-Main CampusCharlottesville, VA	15	n/a	n/a	n/a
University of Wisconsin-MilwaukeeMilwaukee, WI	0	n/a	n/a	n/a
University of Wisconsin-OshkoshOshkosh, WI	3	n/a	n/a	n/a
University of WyomingLaramie, WY	9	n/a	n/a	n/a
University of the PacificStockton, CA	6	n/a	n/a	n/a
University of the SouthwestHobbs, NM	4	n/a	n/a	n/a
Vanderbilt UniversityNashville, TN	4	n/a	n/a	n/a
Villanova UniversityVillanova, PA	13	n/a	n/a	n/a
Virginia Commonwealth UniversityRichmond, VA	15	n/a	n/a	n/a
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityBlacksburg, VA	11	n/a	n/a	n/a
Virginia State UniversityPetersburg, VA	2	n/a	n/a	n/a
Wake Forest UniversityWinston-Salem, NC	10	n/a	n/a	n/a
Washburn UniversityTopeka, KS	17	n/a	n/a	n/a
Washington State UniversityPullman, WA	3	n/a	n/a	n/a
Wayne State UniversityDetroit, MI	9	n/a	n/a	n/a
Wesleyan UniversityMiddletown, CT	3	n/a	n/a	n/a
West Texas A & M UniversityCanyon, TX	2	n/a	n/a	n/a
West Virginia UniversityMorgantown, WV	19	n/a	n/a	n/a
Western Carolina UniversityCullowhee, NC	14	n/a	n/a	n/a
Western Michigan UniversityKalamazoo, MI	2	n/a	n/a	n/a
Wichita State UniversityWichita, KS	8	n/a	n/a	n/a
William & MaryWilliamsburg, VA	7	n/a	n/a	n/a
Yeshiva UniversityNew York, NY	31	n/a	n/a	n/a

Professional doctorate programs in psychology

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College	Graduates (2023-24)	Earnings 1 yr after	Earnings 4 yrs after	Median debt
American InterContinental University SystemChandler, AZ	185	n/a	n/a	n/a
Chatham UniversityPittsburgh, PA	9	n/a	n/a	n/a
Springfield CollegeSpringfield, MA	4	n/a	n/a	n/a

Frequently asked questions

How much do psychology graduates earn?

Graduates of the typical doctoral program earned a median of $77,397 one year after finishing, in 2024 dollars.

How much debt do psychology graduate students take on?

The typical program's graduates who borrowed left with a median of $82,262 in federal loans taken at that school. Undergraduate loans are not included.

Undergraduate: Psychology major

Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard field of study file, data release of October 15, 2026. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working, not enrolled. One-year figures: graduates of 2020-21 and 2021-22, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars. Four-year figures: graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars. More on the data.