# Goldey-Beacom College: Psychology (bachelor's)

Wilmington, DE. IPEDS 130989, CIP 42.01. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/goldey-beacom-college/majors/psychology

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: not reported
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $51,665 (U.S. median for this major: $49,968 across 998 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $19,950 (U.S. median $25,490)
- Rank in DE: 1 of 3 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the DE median for this major (3 colleges, $50,669): +$996
- Versus the U.S. median: +$1,697

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.18 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $51,665 minus $35,534 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in DE (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $11,367 | $47,514 | 2.9 years |
| 30-48k | $14,549 | $60,815 | 3.8 years |
| 48-75k | $15,777 | $65,948 | 4.1 years |
| 75-110k | $19,540 | $81,677 | 5.1 years |
| 110k+ | $20,121 | $84,106 | 5.2 years |

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

## Psychology at DE colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goldey-Beacom College | $51,665 | $19,950 | $15,554 | 57% |
| Wilmington University | $50,669 | $24,924 | $15,644 | 20% |
| Delaware State University | $49,132 | $26,000 | $13,910 | 39% |

## Careers
- Social Science Research Assistants (SOC 19-4061): median wage $61,760 Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD, $68,230 DE, $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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