Psychology, General
Master's degree · Pepperdine University · Malibu, CA
$47,132Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$52,526Median earnings 4 years after
$68,070Median earnings 5 years after
$62,720Median federal debt
269Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the master's degree program in Psychology, General at Pepperdine University earn a median of $47,132 one year after completing the program. Nationally, master's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $64,711 four years after graduating (middle half: $45,967–$86,199). Median debt is $62,720, about 133% of first-year earnings – more than a full year of pay.
Psychology, General (Master's degree) at other California schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| California State University-Fresno Fresno | $70,238 | — |
| California State University-Stanislaus Turlock | $64,812 | — |
| San Diego State University San Diego | $62,663 | $30,710 |
| National University San Diego | $59,617 | $36,048 |
| University of Massachusetts Global Aliso Viejo | $59,499 | $61,500 |
| California State University-Sacramento Sacramento | $58,598 | — |
| California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt Arcata | $55,522 | $38,684 |
| Claremont Graduate University Claremont | $52,231 | $120,011 |
| Touro University Worldwide Los Alamitos | $51,076 | $27,075 |
| California State Polytechnic University-Pomona Pomona | $49,580 | — |
| California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo San Luis Obispo | $49,062 | — |
| California State University-Chico Chico | $48,227 | $34,125 |
| Northcentral University San Diego | $47,483 | $40,548 |
| Azusa Pacific University Azusa | $47,262 | $36,242 |
| The Chicago School at Los Angeles Los Angeles | $45,558 | $62,294 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Psychology, General graduates from Pepperdine University make?
The median salary is $47,132 one year after graduation and $68,070 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $62,720.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.