# University of North Dakota: Psychology (bachelor's)

Grand Forks, ND. IPEDS 200280, CIP 42.01. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-north-dakota/majors/psychology

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $33,487
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $55,333 (U.S. median for this major: $49,968 across 998 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $23,905 (U.S. median $25,490)
- Rank in ND: 3 of 4 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the ND median for this major (4 colleges, $57,832): -$2,499
- Versus the U.S. median: +$5,365

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.39 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $55,333 minus $40,610 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in ND (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $13,126 | $57,623 | 3.9 years |
| 30-48k | $12,251 | $53,782 | 3.7 years |
| 48-75k | $15,206 | $66,754 | 4.5 years |
| 75-110k | $18,981 | $83,327 | 5.7 years |
| 110k+ | $20,730 | $91,005 | 6.2 years |

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

## Psychology at ND colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minot State University | $60,575 | $23,962 | $12,703 | 45% |
| University of Mary | $60,331 | $25,250 | $17,770 | 67% |
| University of North Dakota | $55,333 | $23,905 | $18,551 | 61% |
| North Dakota State University | $54,784 | $25,000 | $15,543 | 64% |

## Careers
- Social Science Research Assistants (SOC 19-4061): median wage not reported Grand Forks, ND-MN, not reported ND, $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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