U.S. median for this major: $49,968.
College Scorecard field of study; 47 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 53% 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 $29,644. College Scorecard.
PSU 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 PSU'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 | $14,676 | $61,052 | 6.6 years |
| $30–48k | $14,714 | $61,210 | 6.6 years |
| $48–75k | $17,030 | $70,845 | 7.7 years |
| $75–110k | $21,157 | $88,013 | 9.6 years |
| $110k+ | $23,020 | $95,763 | 10.4 years |
Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.2 years, the average time graduates took (41% 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 ($50,968) minus $41,763 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in NH (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $9,205 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 New Hampshire colleges
Every New Hampshire 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 | Dartmouth College | $86,896 | — | $29,519 | 96% |
| 2 | Rivier University | $56,686 | $27,000 | $28,082 | 52% |
| 3 | Colby-Sawyer College | $56,533 | $27,000 | $27,431 | 57% |
| 4 | University of New Hampshire | $56,153 | $27,000 | $23,805 | 76% |
| 5 | University of New Hampshire at Manchester | $56,153 | $27,000 | $9,992 | 50% |
| 6 | Saint Anselm College | $55,084 | $27,000 | $34,779 | 80% |
| 7 | Keene State College | $51,904 | $26,000 | $17,887 | 60% |
| 8 | Plymouth State University | $50,968 | $27,000 | $19,216 | 52% |
| 9 | Franklin Pierce University | $48,547 | $27,000 | $27,154 | 54% |
| 10 | New England College | $48,488 | $38,285 | $26,972 | 35% |
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 PSU, by income
School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard
About PSU
- Acceptance rate: 88% · admissions
- Graduation rate: 52% within 6 years
- Median earnings, all majors, 10 years after starting: $57,304
- Full cost breakdown · all 45 majors · overview
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PSU Psychology questions
How much do PSU Psychology graduates earn?
Psychology graduates of Plymouth State University earn a median $50,968 four years after graduating and $37,240 one year after. The U.S. median for Psychology graduates across 998 colleges is $49,968.
How much debt do PSU Psychology graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for Psychology graduates of Plymouth State University is $27,000, about 53% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $25,490.
Is PSU a good school for Psychology in New Hampshire?
On pay, Psychology graduates of Plymouth State University earn $50,968 four years out, $4,116 below the median for the same major across 11 New Hampshire colleges ($55,084) and $1,000 above the U.S. median ($49,968). Medians of each college's graduates; EducationGuide calculation from College Scorecard.
Where does PSU rank for Psychology in New Hampshire?
Of 10 New Hampshire colleges reporting Psychology graduate earnings, Plymouth State University ranks 8th. The highest is Dartmouth College at $86,896.
What jobs do Psychology graduates get?
A common career is social science research assistants, with a median wage of $65,690 in New Hampshire 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: “Plymouth State University Psychology: earnings, debt and careers,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/plymouth-state-university/majors/psychology (College Scorecard and BLS data).