U.S. median for this major: $52,965.
College Scorecard field of study; 18 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 18% of median earnings 4 years out. U.S. median $20,372.
College Scorecard field of study (federal loans)
Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $91,250. College Scorecard.
Northwestern University Psychology, Other: pay against the field, and payback
Same major, other colleges
Fewer than 3 Illinois colleges report earnings for this major, so there is no state median.
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, Other nationally: jobs, pay at ages 25-34, every state →
Cost to finish and years to pay back, by income
Uses Northwestern University'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 | $1,764 | $7,232 | under 1 year |
| $30–48k | $6,099 | $25,006 | under 1 year |
| $48–75k | $7,898 | $32,382 | 1.2 years |
| $75–110k | $18,282 | $74,956 | 2.8 years |
| $110k+ | $48,777 | $199,986 | 7.4 years |
Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.1 years, the average time graduates took (88% finished in 4 years; students who entered fall 2017, IPEDS). Years to pay back = cost to finish ÷ the earnings gain: median earnings of Psychology, Other graduates 4 years after graduating ($62,905) minus $35,797 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in IL (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $27,108 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.
What families pay at Northwestern University, by income
School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
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About Northwestern University
- Acceptance rate: 8% · admissions
- Graduation rate: 95% within 6 years
- Median earnings, all majors, 10 years after starting: $89,363
- Full cost breakdown · all 85 majors · overview
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- Psychology$73,646
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Northwestern University Psychology, Other questions
How much do Northwestern University Psychology, Other graduates earn?
Psychology, Other graduates of Northwestern University earn a median $62,905 four years after graduating and $36,890 one year after. The U.S. median for Psychology, Other graduates across 9 colleges is $52,965.
How much debt do Northwestern University Psychology, Other graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for Psychology, Other graduates of Northwestern University is $11,630, about 18% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $20,372.
Where does Northwestern University rank for Psychology, Other in Illinois?
Of 1 Illinois colleges reporting Psychology, Other graduate earnings, Northwestern University ranks 1st, the highest.
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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 University Psychology, Other: earnings, debt and careers,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/northwestern-university/majors/psychology-other (College Scorecard and BLS data).