# Indiana University-Bloomington: Psychology (bachelor's)

Bloomington, IN. IPEDS 151351, CIP 42.01. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/indiana-university-bloomington/majors/psychology

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $33,810
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $53,867 (U.S. median for this major: $49,968 across 998 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $20,864 (U.S. median $25,490)
- Rank in IN: 6 of 27 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the IN median for this major (30 colleges, $46,851): +$7,016
- Versus the U.S. median: +$3,899

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.14 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $53,867 minus $35,534 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in IN (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $6,324 | $26,181 | 1.4 years |
| 30-48k | $7,610 | $31,505 | 1.7 years |
| 48-75k | $12,154 | $50,318 | 2.7 years |
| 75-110k | $20,204 | $83,645 | 4.6 years |
| 110k+ | $25,128 | $104,030 | 5.7 years |

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

## Psychology at IN colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Notre Dame | $69,793 | $19,015 | $26,780 | 95% |
| Hanover College | $59,512 | $27,000 | $21,829 | 67% |
| Saint Mary's College | $58,218 | $27,000 | $25,292 | 69% |
| Valparaiso University | $58,104 | $27,000 | $18,578 | 70% |
| University of Indianapolis | $54,319 | $26,962 | $21,602 | 56% |
| Indiana University-Bloomington | $53,867 | $20,864 | $16,264 | 80% |
| Marian University | $53,635 | $26,750 | $24,018 | 67% |
| Holy Cross College | $51,745 | not reported | $26,728 | 73% |
| Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College | $49,971 | $27,000 | $31,872 | 47% |
| Franklin College | $49,687 | $27,000 | $22,855 | 60% |
| Indiana University-East | $49,596 | $26,893 | $8,134 | 40% |
| Purdue University Fort Wayne | $49,582 | not reported | $13,171 | 36% |
| Ball State University | $48,421 | $24,612 | $14,940 | 62% |
| Anderson University | $48,181 | $27,000 | $25,021 | 54% |
| Indiana University-Indianapolis | $46,904 | $22,439 | $11,668 | 55% |
| Trine University | $46,798 | $27,000 | $25,355 | 64% |
| Indiana Institute of Technology | $46,698 | $33,611 | $23,206 | 48% |
| Indiana University-South Bend | $46,521 | $22,465 | $8,653 | 40% |
| Indiana University-Southeast | $46,145 | $21,988 | $7,888 | 39% |
| Indiana University-Northwest | $45,323 | $23,500 | $5,130 | 37% |
| Grace College and Theological Seminary | $44,424 | $22,009 | $19,932 | 69% |
| Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion | $43,781 | $24,188 | $22,866 | 67% |
| Indiana State University | $42,822 | $27,000 | $10,873 | 43% |
| Purdue University Northwest | $42,322 | $23,929 | $6,079 | 43% |
| University of Southern Indiana | $40,574 | $20,451 | $12,923 | 48% |
| Taylor University | $39,400 | $22,750 | $24,865 | 74% |
| Indiana University-Kokomo | $37,508 | $23,531 | $3,968 | 46% |

## Careers
- Social Science Research Assistants (SOC 19-4061): median wage not reported Bloomington, IN, $57,020 IN, $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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