# Northeastern State University: Psychology (Research) (bachelor's)

Tahlequah, OK. IPEDS 207263, CIP 42.27. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/northeastern-state-university/majors/psychology-research

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $32,440
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $46,102 (U.S. median for this major: $56,830 across 82 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $25,029 (U.S. median $21,000)
- Rank in OK: 1 of 1 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: -$10,728

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.54 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $46,102 minus $32,429 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in OK (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $10,598 | $48,115 | 3.5 years |
| 30-48k | $9,827 | $44,615 | 3.3 years |
| 48-75k | $12,612 | $57,258 | 4.2 years |
| 75-110k | $18,188 | $82,574 | 6.0 years |
| 110k+ | $19,511 | $88,580 | 6.5 years |

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

## Psychology (Research) at OK colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northeastern State University | $46,102 | $25,029 | $12,710 | 35% |

## Careers
- Child, Family, and School Social Workers (SOC 21-1021): median wage not reported metro, $43,950 OK, $59,550 U.S.; U.S. jobs 4.4% by 2035
- Social Science Research Assistants (SOC 19-4061): median wage not reported metro, $69,090 OK, $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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