# Eastern Washington University: Psychology (bachelor's)

Cheney, WA. IPEDS 235097, CIP 42.01. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/eastern-washington-university/majors/psychology

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $34,594
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $50,125 (U.S. median for this major: $49,968 across 998 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $19,628 (U.S. median $25,490)
- Rank in WA: 16 of 17 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the WA median for this major (17 colleges, $54,357): -$4,232
- Versus the U.S. median: +$157

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.46 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $50,125 minus $40,219 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in WA (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $9,547 | $42,580 | 4.3 years |
| 30-48k | $10,204 | $45,510 | 4.6 years |
| 48-75k | $12,292 | $54,822 | 5.5 years |
| 75-110k | $17,596 | $78,478 | 7.9 years |
| 110k+ | $22,279 | $99,364 | 10.0 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Psychology at WA colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Puget Sound | $61,919 | $27,000 | $38,394 | 68% |
| Gonzaga University | $61,533 | $27,000 | $35,119 | 86% |
| Seattle Pacific University | $58,749 | $26,000 | $24,488 | 62% |
| Seattle University | $57,993 | $19,500 | $34,662 | 76% |
| Heritage University | $57,815 | $22,550 | $14,598 | 54% |
| Washington State University | $56,681 | $21,500 | $14,971 | 61% |
| Pacific Lutheran University | $55,118 | $22,500 | $19,589 | 69% |
| Central Washington University | $54,530 | $19,500 | $18,476 | 54% |
| Northwest University | $54,357 | $25,000 | $22,288 | 71% |
| University of Washington-Seattle Campus | $54,016 | $17,426 | $14,091 | 85% |
| University of Washington-Bothell Campus | $54,016 | $17,426 | $12,319 | 65% |
| University of Washington-Tacoma Campus | $54,016 | $17,426 | $10,163 | 63% |
| Western Washington University | $53,224 | $19,449 | $21,193 | 65% |
| Whitworth University | $51,288 | $25,062 | $26,534 | 71% |
| Saint Martin's University | $51,097 | $24,125 | $28,119 | 52% |
| Eastern Washington University | $50,125 | $19,628 | $13,886 | 44% |
| Whitman College | $38,158 | $15,221 | $33,313 | 81% |

## Careers
- Social Science Research Assistants (SOC 19-4061): median wage not reported Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA, $50,420 WA, $61,990 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5% by 2035

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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