# Pittsburg State University: Psychology (bachelor's)

Pittsburg, KS. IPEDS 155681, CIP 42.01. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/pittsburg-state-university/majors/psychology

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $36,197
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $51,640 (U.S. median for this major: $49,968 across 998 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $22,951 (U.S. median $25,490)
- Rank in KS: 4 of 11 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the KS median for this major (11 colleges, $48,375): +$3,265
- Versus the U.S. median: +$1,672

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.47 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $51,640 minus $34,216 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in KS (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $11,968 | $53,497 | 3.1 years |
| 30-48k | $11,453 | $51,195 | 2.9 years |
| 48-75k | $14,676 | $65,602 | 3.8 years |
| 75-110k | $18,873 | $84,362 | 4.8 years |
| 110k+ | $20,237 | $90,459 | 5.2 years |

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

## Psychology at KS colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Kansas | $55,329 | $22,415 | $18,059 | 69% |
| Emporia State University | $53,022 | $19,500 | $16,261 | 56% |
| Fort Hays State University | $51,898 | $29,000 | $12,569 | 48% |
| Pittsburg State University | $51,640 | $22,951 | $15,784 | 57% |
| Washburn University | $49,251 | $25,249 | $15,280 | 53% |
| Friends University | $48,375 | $21,527 | $27,715 | 43% |
| University of Saint Mary | $44,902 | $31,000 | $22,519 | 48% |
| Ottawa University-Ottawa | $43,959 | $27,562 | $27,963 | 28% |
| Ottawa University-Kansas City | $43,959 | $27,562 | not reported | not reported |
| Central Christian College of Kansas | $43,002 | $37,500 | $11,404 | 27% |
| Wichita State University | $42,690 | $27,000 | $13,194 | 51% |

## Careers
- Social Science Research Assistants (SOC 19-4061): median wage not reported metro, $67,740 KS, $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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