# University of Utah: Psychology (bachelor's)

Salt Lake City, UT. IPEDS 230764, CIP 42.01. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-utah/majors/psychology

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $36,000
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $52,440 (U.S. median for this major: $49,968 across 998 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $23,500 (U.S. median $25,490)
- Rank in UT: 3 of 7 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the UT median for this major (7 colleges, $51,111): +$1,329
- Versus the U.S. median: +$2,472

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.6 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $52,440 minus $38,580 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in UT (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $13,123 | $60,366 | 4.4 years |
| 30-48k | $13,424 | $61,750 | 4.5 years |
| 48-75k | $14,246 | $65,532 | 4.7 years |
| 75-110k | $17,663 | $81,250 | 5.9 years |
| 110k+ | $21,533 | $99,052 | 7.1 years |

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

## Psychology at UT colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brigham Young University | $62,106 | $11,000 | $15,564 | 81% |
| Weber State University | $55,417 | $28,476 | $10,258 | 46% |
| University of Utah | $52,440 | $23,500 | $16,200 | 65% |
| Utah State University | $51,111 | $18,461 | $14,936 | 59% |
| Utah Tech University | $49,965 | $21,000 | $16,039 | 38% |
| Utah Valley University | $47,596 | $18,500 | $6,376 | 45% |
| Southern Utah University | $42,393 | $11,359 | $10,462 | 61% |

## Careers
- Social Science Research Assistants (SOC 19-4061): median wage not reported Salt Lake City-Murray, UT, not reported UT, $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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