U.S. median for this major: $49,968.
College Scorecard field of study; 124 graduates with earnings reported
Median for graduates who received federal aid.
College Scorecard field of study
About 61% 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 $25,431. College Scorecard.
NSU 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 NSU'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 | $11,693 | $50,514 | 4.2 years |
| $30–48k | $12,261 | $52,968 | 4.4 years |
| $48–75k | $12,549 | $54,212 | 4.5 years |
| $75–110k | $17,777 | $76,797 | 6.4 years |
| $110k+ | $19,077 | $82,413 | 6.9 years |
Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.3 years, the average time graduates took (32% 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 ($44,492) minus $32,488 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in LA (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $12,004 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 Louisiana colleges
Every Louisiana 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 | Tulane University of Louisiana | $60,260 | $22,250 | $39,949 | 86% |
| 2 | Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College | $51,675 | $21,500 | $19,151 | 69% |
| 3 | Loyola University New Orleans | $49,380 | $26,750 | $23,696 | 59% |
| 4 | University of Louisiana at Lafayette | $44,574 | $25,000 | $13,530 | 53% |
| 5 | Northwestern State University of Louisiana | $44,492 | $26,959 | $13,606 | 43% |
| 6 | University of Louisiana at Monroe | $44,255 | $25,750 | $13,466 | 54% |
| 7 | Louisiana State University-Alexandria | $44,069 | $27,000 | $7,065 | 34% |
| 8 | Grambling State University | $43,561 | $38,475 | $19,809 | 36% |
| 9 | Nicholls State University | $43,011 | $23,250 | $12,947 | 54% |
| 10 | Southern University and A & M College | $41,901 | $35,000 | $20,077 | 27% |
| 11 | Southern University Law Center | $41,901 | $35,000 | — | — |
| 12 | Louisiana State University-Shreveport | $40,731 | $28,000 | $7,022 | 38% |
| 13 | Southern University at New Orleans | $39,139 | $47,500 | $14,810 | 13% |
| 14 | Southeastern Louisiana University | $37,998 | $24,784 | $13,154 | 45% |
| 15 | University of New Orleans | $37,747 | $24,375 | $12,384 | 38% |
| 16 | Louisiana Tech University | $37,473 | $22,750 | $11,864 | 64% |
| 17 | McNeese State University | $37,416 | $25,000 | $12,493 | 47% |
7 more Louisiana 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 NSU, by income
School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard
About NSU
- Acceptance rate: 93% · admissions
- Graduation rate: 43% within 6 years
- Median earnings, all majors, 10 years after starting: $47,021
- Full cost breakdown · all 31 majors · overview
Related majors at NSU
- Social Work$47,296
NSU Psychology questions
How much do NSU Psychology graduates earn?
Psychology graduates of Northwestern State University of Louisiana earn a median $44,492 four years after graduating and $32,765 one year after. The U.S. median for Psychology graduates across 998 colleges is $49,968.
How much debt do NSU Psychology graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for Psychology graduates of Northwestern State University of Louisiana is $26,959, about 61% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $25,490.
Is NSU a good school for Psychology in Louisiana?
On pay, Psychology graduates of Northwestern State University of Louisiana earn $44,492 four years out, $1,481 above the median for the same major across 17 Louisiana colleges ($43,011) and $5,476 below the U.S. median ($49,968). Medians of each college's graduates; EducationGuide calculation from College Scorecard.
Where does NSU rank for Psychology in Louisiana?
Of 17 Louisiana colleges reporting Psychology graduate earnings, Northwestern State University of Louisiana ranks 5th. The highest is Tulane University of Louisiana at $60,260.
What jobs do Psychology graduates get?
A common career is social science research assistants, with a median wage of $52,600 in Louisiana and $61,990 nationally.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (field of study: median earnings and federal loan debt of graduates who received federal aid); BLS. How we score
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Cite this: “Northwestern State University of Louisiana Psychology: earnings, debt and careers,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/northwestern-state-university-of-louisiana/majors/psychology (College Scorecard and BLS data).