Psychology, General
Bachelor's degree · University of California-Santa Cruz · Santa Cruz, CA
$30,730Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$59,948Median earnings 4 years after
$59,093Median earnings 5 years after
$18,902Median federal debt
499Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Psychology, General at University of California-Santa Cruz earn a median of $30,730 one year after completing the program. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $50,706 four years after graduating (middle half: $35,740–$67,229). Median debt is $18,902, about 62% of first-year earnings.
Psychology, General (Bachelor's degree) at other California schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| University of Massachusetts Global Aliso Viejo | $40,726 | $23,922 |
| The Chicago School at San Diego San Diego | $39,596 | $28,125 |
| The Chicago School at Los Angeles Los Angeles | $39,596 | $28,125 |
| Santa Clara University Santa Clara | $38,587 | $17,000 |
| National University San Diego | $38,523 | $28,062 |
| California State University-East Bay Hayward | $37,702 | $15,000 |
| California State University-Los Angeles Los Angeles | $37,567 | $20,600 |
| Simpson University Redding | $37,451 | $16,667 |
| University of San Francisco San Francisco | $36,734 | $23,250 |
| University of San Diego San Diego | $35,595 | $22,500 |
| Westmont College Santa Barbara | $34,826 | $25,000 |
| San Francisco State University San Francisco | $34,803 | $15,000 |
| University of Southern California Los Angeles | $34,139 | $14,000 |
| California Baptist University Riverside | $33,043 | $26,000 |
| Sonoma State University Rohnert Park | $33,006 | $16,351 |
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$33,081
Frequently asked questions
How much do Psychology, General graduates from University of California-Santa Cruz make?
The median salary is $30,730 one year after graduation and $59,093 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $18,902.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.