U.S. median for this major: $49,968.
College Scorecard field of study
Median for graduates who received federal aid.
College Scorecard field of study
About 71% 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 $27,661. College Scorecard.
Psychology at Virginia colleges
Every Virginia 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 | Virginia Military Institute | $75,059 | $19,250 | $17,113 | 76% |
| 2 | University of Richmond | $64,584 | $25,500 | $31,309 | 85% |
| 3 | University of Virginia | $62,794 | $19,500 | $21,565 | 96% |
| 4 | George Mason University | $62,563 | $21,000 | $17,915 | 68% |
| 5 | William & Mary | $59,226 | $19,379 | $19,096 | 89% |
| 6 | Shenandoah University | $58,144 | $26,000 | $30,298 | 67% |
| 7 | Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | $56,365 | $22,151 | $24,953 | 86% |
| 8 | James Madison University | $56,212 | $23,000 | $23,322 | 80% |
| 9 | Marymount University | $55,869 | $27,000 | $29,137 | 54% |
| 10 | Randolph-Macon College | $53,687 | $27,000 | $27,866 | 70% |
| 11 | Christopher Newport University | $53,600 | $23,500 | $23,015 | 72% |
| 12 | University of Mary Washington | $53,388 | $22,989 | $20,667 | 66% |
| 13 | Randolph College | $52,293 | — | $15,921 | 46% |
| 14 | Old Dominion University | $51,907 | $26,000 | $14,638 | 46% |
| 15 | Virginia Commonwealth University | $51,440 | $23,199 | $23,433 | 63% |
| 16 | Virginia Union University | $50,826 | $27,000 | $13,235 | 34% |
| 17 | Roanoke College | $49,018 | $27,000 | $24,503 | 67% |
| 18 | Longwood University | $48,942 | $25,000 | $19,066 | 61% |
| 19 | Radford University | $48,935 | $25,233 | $14,578 | 49% |
| 20 | University of Lynchburg | $48,610 | — | $22,235 | 57% |
| 21 | Hampton University | $45,749 | $26,000 | $25,319 | 57% |
| 22 | Mary Baldwin University | $45,703 | — | $12,756 | 39% |
| 23 | Hollins University | $45,633 | $27,000 | $20,896 | 65% |
| 24 | Liberty University | $45,340 | $32,916 | $29,357 | 65% |
| 25 | University of Virginia's College at Wise | $44,430 | $18,031 | $9,210 | 47% |
| 26 | Virginia Wesleyan University | $43,511 | $27,000 | $19,676 | 42% |
| 27 | Emory & Henry University | $42,940 | $27,000 | $19,061 | 56% |
| 28 | Bridgewater College | $42,141 | $26,733 | $17,800 | 53% |
| 29 | Regent University | $41,007 | $33,625 | $19,923 | 57% |
| 30 | Virginia State University | $37,861 | $27,000 | $15,840 | 39% |
| 31 | Ferrum College | $37,841 | — | $20,082 | 32% |
| 32 | Southern Virginia University | $36,808 | — | $22,213 | 33% |
6 more Virginia 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 VSU, by income
School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
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About VSU
- Acceptance rate: 89% · admissions
- Graduation rate: 39% within 6 years
- Median earnings, all majors, 10 years after starting: $45,543
- Full cost breakdown · all 35 majors · overview
Related majors at VSU
- Sociology$40,432
- Social Work$49,615
VSU Psychology questions
How much do VSU Psychology graduates earn?
Psychology graduates of Virginia State University earn a median $37,861 four years after graduating and $28,513 one year after. The U.S. median for Psychology graduates across 998 colleges is $49,968.
How much debt do VSU Psychology graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for Psychology graduates of Virginia State University is $27,000, about 71% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $25,490.
Where does VSU rank for Psychology in Virginia?
Of 32 Virginia colleges reporting Psychology graduate earnings, Virginia State University ranks 30th. The highest is Virginia Military Institute at $75,059.
What jobs do Psychology graduates get?
A common career is social science research assistants, with a median wage of $49,060 in the Richmond, VA area and $61,990 nationally.
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Cite this: “Virginia State University Psychology: earnings, debt and careers,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/virginia-state-university/majors/psychology (College Scorecard and BLS data).