Psychology, Other
Psychology
Median earnings by degree level
| Degree | Median earnings | Typical range | Schools | Clear the bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | $50,020 | $45,346 to $60,919 | 12 | 100% |
| Master's Degree | $67,985 | $59,881 to $72,857 | 14 | 100% |
"Clear the bar" is the share of programs whose graduates out-earn a typical high-school graduate (the federal earnings-premium test). Typical range is the 25th to 75th percentile of program medians.
Job outlook
Projected employment growth +4% (2025 to 2035), about 108,100 openings a year across the occupations this field commonly leads to.
| Occupation | Median pay | Growth | Openings/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Managers, All Other | $141,900 | +4.9% | 100,900 |
| Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary | $80,340 | +4% | 3,700 |
| Psychologists, All Other | $110,840 | +2.3% | 3,500 |
Occupation pay and outlook: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS wages, Employment Projections). A field maps to several occupations, and the same occupations serve many majors, so these are the jobs this major commonly leads to, not positions reserved for its graduates; the openings should not be added up across majors.
Where this is studied
The 8 colleges where the most students complete a psychology, other program, of 71 that report one. Ordered by number of completions only: this is where people study it, not a judgement about where to.
- Grand Canyon University
- University of Phoenix-Arizona
- Azusa Pacific University
- Russell Sage College
- University of California-San Diego
- Sofia University
- Pacifica Graduate Institute
- Southern New Hampshire University
Earnings source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10), median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Report an error.