# Salve Regina University: Psychology (bachelor's)

Newport, RI. IPEDS 217536, CIP 42.01. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/salve-regina-university/majors/psychology

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $35,096
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $61,121 (U.S. median for this major: $49,968 across 998 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $27,000 (U.S. median $25,490)
- Rank in RI: 2 of 5 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the RI median for this major (5 colleges, $57,212): +$3,909
- Versus the U.S. median: +$11,153

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.1 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $61,121 minus $39,880 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in RI (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $26,939 | $110,450 | 5.2 years |
| 30-48k | $30,844 | $126,460 | 6.0 years |
| 48-75k | $31,264 | $128,182 | 6.0 years |
| 75-110k | $34,374 | $140,933 | 6.6 years |
| 110k+ | $39,244 | $160,900 | 7.6 years |

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

## Psychology at RI colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Providence College | $63,746 | $27,000 | $48,523 | 86% |
| Salve Regina University | $61,121 | $27,000 | $36,967 | 77% |
| Roger Williams University | $57,212 | $27,000 | $37,999 | 69% |
| University of Rhode Island | $56,571 | $23,880 | $21,440 | 73% |
| Rhode Island College | $52,758 | $22,723 | $9,478 | 48% |

## Careers
- Social Science Research Assistants (SOC 19-4061): median wage $52,470 Providence-Warwick, RI-MA, $51,420 RI, $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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