# Northwestern University: Psychology, Other (bachelor's)

Evanston, IL. IPEDS 147767, CIP 42.99. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/northwestern-university/majors/psychology-other

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $36,890
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $62,905 (U.S. median for this major: $52,965 across 9 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $11,630 (U.S. median $20,372)
- Rank in IL: 1 of 1 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: +$9,940

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.1 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $62,905 minus $35,797 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in IL (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $1,764 | $7,232 | under 1 year |
| 30-48k | $6,099 | $25,006 | under 1 year |
| 48-75k | $7,898 | $32,382 | 1.2 years |
| 75-110k | $18,282 | $74,956 | 2.8 years |
| 110k+ | $48,777 | $199,986 | 7.4 years |

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

## Psychology, Other at IL colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northwestern University | $62,905 | $11,630 | $29,167 | 95% |

## 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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