# University of Minnesota-Twin Cities: Psychology (bachelor's)

Minneapolis, MN. IPEDS 174066, CIP 42.01. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-minnesota-twin-cities/majors/psychology

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $36,294
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $58,449 (U.S. median for this major: $49,968 across 998 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $20,674 (U.S. median $25,490)
- Rank in MN: 2 of 24 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the MN median for this major (24 colleges, $52,239): +$6,210
- Versus the U.S. median: +$8,481

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.15 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $58,449 minus $38,184 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in MN (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $6,642 | $27,564 | 1.4 years |
| 30-48k | $7,283 | $30,224 | 1.5 years |
| 48-75k | $9,931 | $41,214 | 2.0 years |
| 75-110k | $16,415 | $68,122 | 3.4 years |
| 110k+ | $27,008 | $112,083 | 5.5 years |

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

## Psychology at MN colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of St Thomas | $59,398 | $27,000 | $29,155 | 76% |
| University of Minnesota-Twin Cities | $58,449 | $20,674 | $16,778 | 85% |
| The College of Saint Scholastica | $58,255 | $26,024 | $27,846 | 71% |
| College of Saint Benedict | $57,475 | $27,000 | $26,640 | 77% |
| Saint Johns University | $56,446 | $26,428 | $25,672 | 75% |
| Metropolitan State University | $55,824 | $30,155 | $16,863 | 44% |
| Augsburg University | $55,673 | $27,750 | $23,873 | 52% |
| Bethel University | $55,370 | $21,500 | $28,556 | 71% |
| St Olaf College | $53,666 | not reported | $23,874 | 84% |
| Gustavus Adolphus College | $53,277 | $25,914 | $22,900 | 77% |
| Minnesota State University-Mankato | $52,859 | $24,000 | $19,139 | 54% |
| Concordia University-Saint Paul | $52,447 | $27,000 | $18,462 | 46% |
| Saint Cloud State University | $52,031 | $20,626 | $13,529 | 40% |
| University of Minnesota-Duluth | $51,891 | $24,225 | $18,743 | 65% |
| Minnesota State University Moorhead | $49,492 | $23,250 | $17,997 | 57% |
| Winona State University | $49,361 | $24,875 | $17,503 | 57% |
| University of Minnesota-Morris | $49,150 | $22,341 | $8,837 | 63% |
| Bemidji State University | $49,116 | $26,000 | $15,261 | 48% |
| Crown College | $48,095 | $26,388 | $26,672 | 45% |
| Southwest Minnesota State University | $47,249 | $26,500 | $15,291 | 45% |
| University of Northwestern-St Paul | $46,555 | $24,749 | $27,705 | 68% |
| Hamline University | $45,927 | $24,512 | $20,744 | 61% |
| Concordia College at Moorhead | $44,399 | $26,899 | $24,902 | 61% |
| Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | $43,805 | not reported | $11,704 | 66% |

## Careers
- Social Science Research Assistants (SOC 19-4061): median wage $45,760 Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI, $44,920 MN, $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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