U.S. median for this major: $49,968.
College Scorecard field of study
Median for graduates who received federal aid.
College Scorecard field of study
About 51% 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 $68,944. College Scorecard.
Psychology at Florida colleges
Every Florida college we cover that reports Psychology graduate earnings, highest first. Net price is the school-wide average after grants. Colleges marked "mostly 2-year" or "bachelor's & associate" award more associate degrees than bachelor's; their bachelor's programs often serve working adults finishing a degree (for example, nurses completing a BSN), so their graduates' earnings can run higher than those of students starting college at 18.
| Rank | College | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jacksonville University | $62,622 | $23,256 | $25,180 | 51% |
| 2 | Florida Institute of Technology | $61,516 | — | $35,639 | 64% |
| 3 | University of Florida | $57,053 | $16,897 | $6,541 | 91% |
| 4 | Florida State University | $54,728 | $19,000 | $11,297 | 86% |
| 5 | University of Miami | $54,290 | $18,500 | $37,244 | 84% |
| 6 | The University of Tampa | $53,744 | $25,730 | $36,211 | 64% |
| 7 | Florida Southern College | $53,344 | $25,500 | $28,551 | 71% |
| 8 | Eckerd College | $53,220 | $27,000 | $38,071 | 66% |
| 9 | Florida Gulf Coast University | $52,722 | $19,500 | $12,568 | 57% |
| 10 | Palm Beach Atlantic University | $51,530 | $25,281 | $28,354 | 55% |
| 11 | Nova Southeastern University | $50,563 | $23,000 | $30,371 | 63% |
| 12 | University of Central Florida | $49,760 | $19,432 | $10,411 | 78% |
| 13 | Florida International University | $49,470 | $18,750 | $9,288 | 74% |
| 14 | Ave Maria University | $49,235 | $18,500 | $24,860 | 54% |
| 15 | Saint Leo University | $48,786 | $32,461 | $21,293 | 45% |
| 16 | Florida Atlantic University | $48,754 | $18,250 | $8,752 | 63% |
| 17 | Rollins College | $48,340 | $27,000 | $34,732 | 75% |
| 18 | Southeastern University | $48,011 | $25,000 | $31,942 | 43% |
| 19 | Lynn University | $47,373 | $19,500 | $44,089 | 52% |
| 20 | University of South Florida | $47,257 | $21,267 | $9,812 | 77% |
| 21 | Flagler College | $47,078 | $25,075 | $30,525 | 56% |
| 22 | University of West Florida | $45,101 | $17,915 | $9,364 | 59% |
| 23 | Barry University | $44,016 | $26,875 | $22,613 | 38% |
| 24 | Keiser University-Ft Lauderdalebachelor's & associate | $41,668 | $49,688 | $30,498 | 61% |
| 25 | Baptist University of Florida | $40,963 | — | $10,372 | 52% |
| 26 | Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University | $39,472 | $24,984 | $13,739 | 53% |
| 27 | Bethune-Cookman University | $37,793 | — | $12,030 | 31% |
| 28 | Florida Memorial University | $29,042 | $32,500 | $23,238 | 31% |
11 more Florida 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 Eckerd College, by income
School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
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About Eckerd College
- Acceptance rate: 76% · admissions
- Graduation rate: 66% within 6 years
- Median earnings, all majors, 10 years after starting: $51,819
- Full cost breakdown · all 48 majors · overview
Related majors at Eckerd College
- Psychology (Research)—
- Sociology—
Eckerd College Psychology questions
How much do Eckerd College Psychology graduates earn?
Psychology graduates of Eckerd College earn a median $53,220 four years after graduating and $25,930 one year after. The U.S. median for Psychology graduates across 998 colleges is $49,968.
How much debt do Eckerd College Psychology graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for Psychology graduates of Eckerd College is $27,000, about 51% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $25,490.
Where does Eckerd College rank for Psychology in Florida?
Of 28 Florida colleges reporting Psychology graduate earnings, Eckerd College ranks 8th. The highest is Jacksonville University at $62,622.
What jobs do Psychology graduates get?
A common career is social science research assistants, with a median wage of $50,700 in the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL area and $61,990 nationally.
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