U.S. median for this major: $49,968.
College Scorecard field of study; 19 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 69% 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 $48,728. College Scorecard.
University of Saint Mary 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 University of Saint Mary'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 | $21,899 | $92,414 | 8.6 years |
| $30–48k | $16,474 | $69,520 | 6.5 years |
| $48–75k | $17,722 | $74,787 | 7.0 years |
| $75–110k | $21,597 | $91,139 | 8.5 years |
| $110k+ | $26,595 | $112,231 | 10.5 years |
Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.2 years, the average time graduates took (36% 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 ($44,902) minus $34,216 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in KS (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $10,686 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 Kansas colleges
Every Kansas 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 | University of Kansas | $55,329 | $22,415 | $18,059 | 69% |
| 2 | Emporia State University | $53,022 | $19,500 | $16,261 | 56% |
| 3 | Fort Hays State University | $51,898 | $29,000 | $12,569 | 48% |
| 4 | Pittsburg State Universitybachelor's & associate | $51,640 | $22,951 | $15,784 | 57% |
| 5 | Washburn University | $49,251 | $25,249 | $15,280 | 53% |
| 6 | Friends University | $48,375 | $21,527 | $27,715 | 43% |
| 7 | University of Saint Mary | $44,902 | $31,000 | $22,519 | 48% |
| 8 | Ottawa University-Ottawa | $43,959 | $27,562 | $27,963 | 28% |
| 9 | Ottawa University-Kansas City | $43,959 | $27,562 | — | — |
| 10 | Central Christian College of Kansas | $43,002 | $37,500 | $11,404 | 27% |
| 11 | Wichita State University | $42,690 | $27,000 | $13,194 | 51% |
12 more Kansas 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 University of Saint Mary, by income
School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard
About University of Saint Mary
- Acceptance rate: 87% · admissions
- Graduation rate: 48% within 6 years
- Median earnings, all majors, 10 years after starting: $59,483
- Full cost breakdown · all 30 majors · overview
Related majors at University of Saint Mary
- Psychology (Clinical / Counseling)—
- Criminology—
University of Saint Mary Psychology questions
How much do University of Saint Mary Psychology graduates earn?
Psychology graduates of University of Saint Mary earn a median $44,902 four years after graduating and $31,177 one year after. The U.S. median for Psychology graduates across 998 colleges is $49,968.
How much debt do University of Saint Mary Psychology graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for Psychology graduates of University of Saint Mary is $31,000, about 69% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $25,490.
Is University of Saint Mary a good school for Psychology in Kansas?
On pay, Psychology graduates of University of Saint Mary earn $44,902 four years out, $3,473 below the median for the same major across 11 Kansas colleges ($48,375) and $5,066 below the U.S. median ($49,968). Medians of each college's graduates; EducationGuide calculation from College Scorecard.
Where does University of Saint Mary rank for Psychology in Kansas?
Of 11 Kansas colleges reporting Psychology graduate earnings, University of Saint Mary ranks 7th; among the 10 that mostly award bachelor's degrees it ranks 6th. The highest is University of Kansas at $55,329.
What jobs do Psychology graduates get?
A common career is social science research assistants, with a median wage of $64,650 in the Kansas City, MO-KS 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: “University of Saint Mary Psychology: earnings, debt and careers,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-saint-mary/majors/psychology (College Scorecard and BLS data).