# University of Rhode Island: Psychology (bachelor's)

Kingston, RI. IPEDS 217484, CIP 42.01. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-rhode-island/majors/psychology

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $37,414
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $56,571 (U.S. median for this major: $49,968 across 998 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $23,880 (U.S. median $25,490)
- Rank in RI: 4 of 5 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the RI median for this major (5 colleges, $57,212): -$641
- Versus the U.S. median: +$6,603

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.22 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $56,571 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 | $14,368 | $60,633 | 3.6 years |
| 30-48k | $12,923 | $54,535 | 3.3 years |
| 48-75k | $17,803 | $75,129 | 4.5 years |
| 75-110k | $23,394 | $98,723 | 5.9 years |
| 110k+ | $28,460 | $120,101 | 7.2 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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