Psychology, Other: earnings, debt, and careers
CIP 42.99. Official graduate outcomes from the U.S. Department of Education across 201 programs, and the careers this field is linked to.
Graduate earnings by credential level
| Credential | Programs | Graduates (recent year) | Median earnings, 1 yr | Median earnings, 4 yrs | Typical program median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate certificate | 10 | 88 | Data unavailable | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| Associate's degree | 11 | 40 | $23,147 | $35,067 | Data unavailable |
| Bachelor's degree | 62 | 361 | $40,236 | $50,748 | $27,000 7 programs |
| Post-baccalaureate certificate | 2 | 0 | Data unavailable | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| Master's degree | 64 | 2,060 | $55,008 | $61,796 | Data unavailable |
| Doctoral degree | 24 | 122 | $82,329 | $100,857 | Data unavailable |
| Professional degree (JD, MD, and similar) | 2 | 27 | Data unavailable | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| Graduate certificate | 26 | 127 | $61,229 | $62,208 | Data unavailable |
National earnings are published by the Department of Education for each field and credential level Verified data. Typical program median debt is ConnectPrep's calculation: the median across programs of each program's median federal debt Calculated estimate. It covers federal loans only.
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, Most Recent Field of Study Data. Varies by measure; see measure definitions. Published October 15, 2026. Retrieved October 18, 2026. Methodology.
Bachelor's degree programs with the highest early earnings
| School | Median earnings, 1 yr | Median earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of California-San Diego CA · Public · 109 graduates measured | $53,416 | Data unavailable | $13,500 |
| University of California-Davis CA · Public · 298 graduates measured | $40,976 | $60,257 | $10,000 |
| Montreat College NC · Private, nonprofit · 22 graduates measured | $40,293 | $39,845 | $27,000 |
| Concordia University Texas TX · Private, nonprofit · 21 graduates measured | $38,287 | Data unavailable | $29,771 |
| California State University-Dominguez Hills CA · Public · 21 graduates measured | $28,564 | $52,965 | Data unavailable |
Ranked by published median earnings one year after completion. Programs with suppressed earnings do not appear, so this is not a ranking of program quality.
Master's degree programs with the highest early earnings
| School | Median earnings, 1 yr | Median earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus PA · Public · 47 graduates measured | $107,800 | $99,841 | Data unavailable |
| Pennsylvania State University-World Campus PA · Public · 47 graduates measured | $107,800 | $99,841 | Data unavailable |
| Sacred Heart University CT · Private, nonprofit · 35 graduates measured | $65,112 | $78,644 | Data unavailable |
| Marist University NY · Private, nonprofit · 39 graduates measured | $64,898 | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| Russell Sage College NY · Private, nonprofit · 160 graduates measured | $62,395 | $73,286 | Data unavailable |
| Azusa Pacific University CA · Private, nonprofit · 144 graduates measured | $57,384 | $68,797 | Data unavailable |
| Grand Canyon University AZ · Private, for-profit · 1105 graduates measured | $55,902 | $59,759 | Data unavailable |
| Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion IN · Private, nonprofit · 18 graduates measured | $55,646 | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| Indiana Wesleyan University-National & Global IN · Private, nonprofit · 18 graduates measured | $55,646 | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| Tiffin University OH · Private, nonprofit · 40 graduates measured | $51,999 | $65,387 | Data unavailable |
| University of Phoenix-Arizona AZ · Private, for-profit · 677 graduates measured | $50,639 | $55,380 | Data unavailable |
| University of Denver CO · Private, nonprofit · 60 graduates measured | $49,798 | $60,246 | Data unavailable |
| Sofia University CA · Private, for-profit · 22 graduates measured | $38,550 | $53,593 | Data unavailable |
Ranked by published median earnings one year after completion. Programs with suppressed earnings do not appear, so this is not a ranking of program quality.
Doctoral degree programs with the highest early earnings
| School | Median earnings, 1 yr | Median earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Azusa Pacific University CA · Private, nonprofit · 35 graduates measured | $94,573 | $109,439 | Data unavailable |
| The Chicago School at Los Angeles CA · Private, nonprofit · 35 graduates measured | $91,196 | $108,825 | Data unavailable |
| The Chicago School at Washington DC DC · Private, nonprofit · 35 graduates measured | $91,196 | $108,825 | Data unavailable |
| University of Holy Cross LA · Private, nonprofit · 20 graduates measured | $74,887 | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
Ranked by published median earnings one year after completion. Programs with suppressed earnings do not appear, so this is not a ranking of program quality.
Graduate certificate programs with the highest early earnings
| School | Median earnings, 1 yr | Median earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Canyon University AZ · Private, for-profit · 138 graduates measured | $62,050 | $56,601 | Data unavailable |
Ranked by published median earnings one year after completion. Programs with suppressed earnings do not appear, so this is not a ranking of program quality.
Careers linked to Psychology, Other
| Occupation | Median wage, all workers | Change 2025 to 2035 | Typical entry education |
|---|---|---|---|
| Managers, all other | $141,900 | +4.9% | Bachelor's degree |
| Psychologists, all other | $110,840 | +2.3% | Master's degree |
| Psychology teachers, postsecondary | $80,340 | +4.0% | Doctoral or professional degree |
Occupations mapped to this field in the NCES and BLS CIP to SOC crosswalk. Occupation wages describe all workers, not recent graduates.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics and U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, CIP 2020 to SOC 2018 Crosswalk. CIP 2020 and SOC 2018 taxonomies. Published April 30, 2020. Retrieved October 18, 2026. Methodology.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, National. May 2025 reference period. Published April 30, 2026. Retrieved October 18, 2026. Methodology.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections, Table 1.2: Occupational projections, 2025-35, and worker characteristics, 2025. Base year 2025, projected year 2035. Published August 27, 2026. Retrieved October 18, 2026. Methodology.
Detailed CIP codes in this field (1)
- 42.9999 Psychology, Other