Psychology, General

Bachelor's degree · University of Southern California · Los Angeles, CA

CIP 42.01

$34,139Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$70,461Median earnings 4 years after
$67,060Median earnings 5 years after
$14,000Median federal debt
189Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Psychology, General at University of Southern California earn a median of $34,139 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 $14,000, about 41% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

Psychology, General (Bachelor's degree) at other California schools

CollegeEarnings (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
California Baptist University
Riverside
$33,043$26,000
Sonoma State University
Rohnert Park
$33,006$16,351
California State University-Channel Islands
Camarillo
$32,706$15,000

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Psychology, General graduates from University of Southern California make?

The median salary is $34,139 one year after graduation and $67,060 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $14,000.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.