U.S. median for this major: $49,968.
College Scorecard field of study; 240 graduates with earnings reported
Median for graduates who received federal aid.
College Scorecard field of study
About 51% 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 $28,476. College Scorecard.
William Paterson University of New Jersey 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 William Paterson University of New Jersey'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 | $16,171 | $72,284 | 5.9 years |
| $30–48k | $18,287 | $81,743 | 6.6 years |
| $48–75k | $18,505 | $82,717 | 6.7 years |
| $75–110k | $22,862 | $102,193 | 8.3 years |
| $110k+ | $24,917 | $111,379 | 9.0 years |
Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.5 years, the average time graduates took (29% 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 ($48,985) minus $36,661 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in NJ (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $12,324 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 Jersey colleges
Every New Jersey 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 | Drew University | $65,997 | $26,059 | $24,280 | 70% |
| 2 | The College of New Jersey | $62,397 | $24,905 | $27,646 | 86% |
| 3 | Rider University | $57,202 | $27,000 | $24,792 | 61% |
| 4 | Monmouth University | $57,159 | $27,000 | $30,988 | 72% |
| 5 | Caldwell University | $56,977 | $26,690 | $24,691 | 57% |
| 6 | Rutgers University-Camden | $56,479 | $25,000 | $18,745 | 67% |
| 7 | Rutgers University-New Brunswick | $56,479 | $25,000 | $24,406 | 84% |
| 8 | Rutgers University-Newark | $56,479 | $25,000 | $19,703 | 64% |
| 9 | Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus | $55,977 | $24,966 | $15,404 | 53% |
| 10 | Fairleigh Dickinson University-Florham Campus | $55,977 | $24,966 | $22,829 | 67% |
| 11 | Seton Hall University | $55,501 | $20,500 | $31,446 | 69% |
| 12 | Georgian Court University | $54,745 | $22,375 | $19,285 | 54% |
| 13 | Felician University | $54,288 | $27,000 | $40,045 | 47% |
| 14 | Rowan University | $51,878 | $21,500 | $22,408 | 67% |
| 15 | Ramapo College of New Jersey | $51,710 | $24,000 | $18,173 | 70% |
| 16 | Kean University | $51,052 | $25,000 | $12,447 | 47% |
| 17 | Stockton University | $50,947 | $24,500 | $20,670 | 69% |
| 18 | Pillar College | $49,543 | $35,853 | $8,470 | 38% |
| 19 | William Paterson University of New Jersey | $48,985 | $25,000 | $18,745 | 44% |
| 20 | Bloomfield College of Montclair State University | $48,464 | $25,000 | $28,014 | 38% |
| 21 | Montclair State University | $48,464 | $25,000 | $15,566 | 65% |
| 22 | New Jersey City University | $46,575 | $22,081 | $16,053 | 34% |
| 23 | Saint Peter's University | $45,623 | $25,500 | $12,199 | 58% |
| 24 | Saint Elizabeth University | $38,484 | $25,000 | $23,125 | 51% |
1 more New Jersey college offers Psychology but has 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 William Paterson University of New Jersey, by income
School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard
About William Paterson University of New Jersey
- Acceptance rate: 90% · admissions
- Graduation rate: 44% within 6 years
- Median earnings, all majors, 10 years after starting: $57,780
- Full cost breakdown · all 45 majors · overview
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William Paterson University of New Jersey Psychology questions
How much do William Paterson University of New Jersey Psychology graduates earn?
Psychology graduates of William Paterson University of New Jersey earn a median $48,985 four years after graduating and $32,418 one year after. The U.S. median for Psychology graduates across 998 colleges is $49,968.
How much debt do William Paterson University of New Jersey Psychology graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for Psychology graduates of William Paterson University of New Jersey is $25,000, about 51% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $25,490.
Is William Paterson University of New Jersey a good school for Psychology in New Jersey?
On pay, Psychology graduates of William Paterson University of New Jersey earn $48,985 four years out, $5,531 below the median for the same major across 24 New Jersey colleges ($54,516) and $983 below the U.S. median ($49,968). Medians of each college's graduates; EducationGuide calculation from College Scorecard.
Where does William Paterson University of New Jersey rank for Psychology in New Jersey?
Of 24 New Jersey colleges reporting Psychology graduate earnings, William Paterson University of New Jersey ranks 19th. The highest is Drew University at $65,997.
What jobs do Psychology graduates get?
A common career is social science research assistants, with a median wage of $65,330 in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ area and $61,990 nationally.
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Cite this: “William Paterson University of New Jersey Psychology: earnings, debt and careers,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/william-paterson-university-of-new-jersey/majors/psychology (College Scorecard and BLS data).