Psychology: certificate earnings by college

Median earnings of psychology graduates (certificate) one year after graduation, at 3 colleges. National median: $37,239, rising to $47,847 after four years.

#CollegeStateEarnings after 1 yrAfter 4 yrsMedian debt
1Michigan State UniversityMI$41,200—$19,500
2Northwestern Oklahoma State UniversityOK$37,239—$16,000
3University of Colorado BoulderCO$35,971$79,402$18,200

Earnings are median annual earnings of graduates who received federal financial aid, measured by the U.S. Department of Education. Colleges with too few graduates are not shown.

Frequently asked questions

How much do psychology graduates earn?

The median college reports $37,239 in earnings one year after a certificate in psychology and $47,847 four years after. The highest is $41,200 at Michigan State University.

How much student debt do psychology graduates have?

The median federal loan debt for this degree is about $18,200 at the typical college.