U.S. median for this major: $49,968.
College Scorecard field of study; 30 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 63% 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 $52,170. College Scorecard.
Ottawa University-Surprise 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 Ottawa University-Surprise'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 | $28,636 | $121,989 | 16.7 years |
| $30–48k | $30,096 | $128,209 | 17.6 years |
| $48–75k | $31,252 | $133,134 | 18.2 years |
| $75–110k | $35,696 | $152,065 | more than 20 years |
| $110k+ | $35,922 | $153,028 | more than 20 years |
Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.3 years, the average time graduates took (17% 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 ($43,959) minus $36,661 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in AZ (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $7,298 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 Arizona colleges
Every Arizona 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 | Arizona State University Campus Immersion | $53,586 | $23,000 | $14,967 | 68% |
| 2 | University of Arizona | $52,038 | $20,374 | $16,674 | 68% |
| 3 | Northern Arizona University | $50,448 | $22,492 | $14,158 | 61% |
| 4 | Ottawa University-Surprise | $43,959 | $27,562 | $33,393 | 18% |
3 more Arizona 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 Ottawa University-Surprise, by income
School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard
About Ottawa University-Surprise
- Acceptance rate: 78% · admissions
- Graduation rate: 18% within 6 years
- Median earnings, all majors, 10 years after starting: $55,552
- Full cost breakdown · all 18 majors · overview
Ottawa University-Surprise Psychology questions
How much do Ottawa University-Surprise Psychology graduates earn?
Psychology graduates of Ottawa University-Surprise earn a median $43,959 four years after graduating and $39,596 one year after. The U.S. median for Psychology graduates across 998 colleges is $49,968.
How much debt do Ottawa University-Surprise Psychology graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for Psychology graduates of Ottawa University-Surprise is $27,562, about 63% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $25,490.
Is Ottawa University-Surprise a good school for Psychology in Arizona?
On pay, Psychology graduates of Ottawa University-Surprise earn $43,959 four years out, $8,079 below the median for the same major across 5 Arizona colleges ($52,038) and $6,009 below the U.S. median ($49,968). Medians of each college's graduates; EducationGuide calculation from College Scorecard.
Where does Ottawa University-Surprise rank for Psychology in Arizona?
Of 4 Arizona colleges reporting Psychology graduate earnings, Ottawa University-Surprise ranks 4th. The highest is Arizona State University Campus Immersion at $53,586.
What jobs do Psychology graduates get?
A common career is social science research assistants, with a median wage of $64,290 in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ area 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: “Ottawa University-Surprise Psychology: earnings, debt and careers,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/ottawa-university-surprise/majors/psychology (College Scorecard and BLS data).