U.S. median for this major: $49,968.
College Scorecard field of study; 20 graduates with earnings reported. A small group, so treat this figure with caution
Median for graduates who received federal aid.
College Scorecard field of study
About 57% of median earnings 4 years out. U.S. median $25,490.
College Scorecard field of study (federal loans)
Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $54,027. College Scorecard.
College of Our Lady of the Elms Psychology: pay against the field, and payback
Same major, other colleges
Median earnings 4 years after graduating; state and U.S. figures are the median of each covered college's graduates in this major. College Scorecard; calculated by EducationGuide.
Psychology nationally: jobs, pay at ages 25-34, every state →
Cost to finish and years to pay back, by income
Uses College of Our Lady of the Elms's school-wide net price (no college reports it by major) and this major's graduate earnings.
| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–30k | $8,099 | $33,854 | 4.8 years |
| $30–48k | $22,645 | $94,656 | 13.3 years |
| $48–75k | $17,539 | $73,313 | 10.3 years |
| $75–110k | $21,243 | $88,796 | 12.5 years |
| $110k+ | $25,491 | $106,552 | 15.0 years |
Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.2 years, the average time graduates took (55% finished in 4 years; students who entered fall 2017, IPEDS). Years to pay back = cost to finish ÷ the earnings gain: median earnings of Psychology graduates 4 years after graduating ($46,976) minus $39,880 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in MA (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $7,096 a year. Before taxes, loan interest and earnings given up while in school. Method
College Scorecard; IPEDS Graduation Rates; U.S. Census Bureau ACS. Calculated by EducationGuide.
Psychology at Massachusetts colleges
Every Massachusetts college we cover that reports Psychology graduate earnings, highest first. Net price is the school-wide average after grants.
| Rank | College | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | College of the Holy Cross | $74,095 | $27,000 | $38,782 | 87% |
| 2 | Williams College | $72,891 | $13,416 | $17,716 | 94% |
| 3 | Boston College | $70,033 | $18,000 | $41,704 | 91% |
| 4 | Stonehill College | $63,957 | $25,000 | $33,016 | 76% |
| 5 | Boston University | $63,838 | $26,000 | $24,402 | 89% |
| 6 | Merrimack College | $62,567 | $27,000 | $37,927 | 70% |
| 7 | Assumption University | $61,578 | $27,000 | $29,498 | 75% |
| 8 | Clark University | $61,203 | $26,000 | $28,714 | 77% |
| 9 | Western New England University | $57,681 | $26,000 | $27,290 | 64% |
| 10 | University of Massachusetts-Lowell | $57,489 | $25,925 | $17,163 | 65% |
| 11 | Worcester State University | $57,244 | $24,394 | $13,381 | 61% |
| 12 | Lesley University | $56,837 | $23,848 | $31,152 | 58% |
| 13 | Regis College | $55,170 | — | $27,477 | 72% |
| 14 | Salem State University | $54,717 | $26,435 | $15,996 | 50% |
| 15 | Lasell University | $54,702 | $27,000 | $27,511 | 59% |
| 16 | Westfield State University | $54,484 | $27,000 | $16,721 | 54% |
| 17 | Wheaton College (Massachusetts) | $54,483 | $27,000 | $29,822 | 73% |
| 18 | Suffolk University | $54,117 | $27,000 | $29,618 | 61% |
| 19 | Framingham State University | $53,937 | $26,810 | $16,114 | 48% |
| 20 | Bay Path University | $53,682 | $29,162 | $14,271 | 44% |
| 21 | University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth | $53,561 | $27,000 | $20,927 | 52% |
| 22 | Endicott College | $53,380 | $27,000 | $40,654 | 76% |
| 23 | American International College | $53,219 | $27,000 | $23,274 | 46% |
| 24 | Nichols College | $52,824 | — | $33,036 | 63% |
| 25 | University of Massachusetts-Boston | $52,200 | $26,004 | $17,707 | 49% |
| 26 | Bridgewater State University | $51,939 | $27,000 | $16,383 | 53% |
| 27 | Simmons University | $51,474 | $26,678 | $25,265 | 72% |
| 28 | University of Massachusetts-Amherst | $51,274 | $26,000 | $22,383 | 83% |
| 29 | Curry College | $50,496 | $27,000 | $29,207 | 51% |
| 30 | Fitchburg State University | $50,046 | $26,125 | $14,262 | 55% |
| 31 | Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts | $49,826 | $25,824 | $16,068 | 56% |
| 32 | Springfield College | $49,255 | $26,249 | $30,587 | 74% |
| 33 | College of Our Lady of the Elms | $46,976 | $27,000 | $17,545 | 68% |
| 34 | Dean College | $45,086 | $27,000 | $30,684 | 54% |
| 35 | Fisher College | $41,644 | $27,000 | $26,649 | 28% |
9 more Massachusetts colleges offer Psychology but have too few graduates to report earnings.
Careers for Psychology graduates
Social Science Research Assistants
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs +5.0% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35. Careers from the federal major-to-occupation crosswalk.
What families pay at College of Our Lady of the Elms, by income
School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
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About College of Our Lady of the Elms
- Acceptance rate: 85% · admissions
- Graduation rate: 68% within 6 years
- Median earnings, all majors, 10 years after starting: $51,540
- Full cost breakdown · all 33 majors · overview
Related majors at College of Our Lady of the Elms
- Sociology—
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College of Our Lady of the Elms Psychology questions
How much do College of Our Lady of the Elms Psychology graduates earn?
Psychology graduates of College of Our Lady of the Elms earn a median $46,976 four years after graduating. The U.S. median for Psychology graduates across 998 colleges is $49,968.
How much debt do College of Our Lady of the Elms Psychology graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for Psychology graduates of College of Our Lady of the Elms is $27,000, about 57% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $25,490.
Is College of Our Lady of the Elms a good school for Psychology in Massachusetts?
On pay, Psychology graduates of College of Our Lady of the Elms earn $46,976 four years out, $7,141 below the median for the same major across 35 Massachusetts colleges ($54,117) and $2,992 below the U.S. median ($49,968). Medians of each college's graduates; EducationGuide calculation from College Scorecard.
Where does College of Our Lady of the Elms rank for Psychology in Massachusetts?
Of 35 Massachusetts colleges reporting Psychology graduate earnings, College of Our Lady of the Elms ranks 33rd. The highest is College of the Holy Cross at $74,095.
What jobs do Psychology graduates get?
A common career is social science research assistants, with a median wage of $63,480 in Massachusetts and $61,990 nationally.
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Cite this: “College of Our Lady of the Elms Psychology: earnings, debt and careers,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/college-of-our-lady-of-the-elms/majors/psychology (College Scorecard and BLS data).