Psychology, General
Bachelor's degree · Fairfield University · Fairfield, CT
$39,890Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$70,211Median earnings 4 years after
$66,585Median earnings 5 years after
$26,000Median federal debt
75Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Psychology, General at Fairfield University earn a median of $39,890 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 $26,000, about 65% of first-year earnings.
Psychology, General (Bachelor's degree) at other Connecticut schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Trinity College Hartford | $48,406 | $21,907 |
| Charter Oak State College New Britain | $45,428 | $19,795 |
| Connecticut College New London | $40,141 | $23,625 |
| Southern Connecticut State University New Haven | $35,716 | $20,000 |
| Albertus Magnus College New Haven | $34,725 | $32,250 |
| University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus Waterbury | $33,521 | $21,506 |
| University of Connecticut-Avery Point Groton | $33,521 | $21,506 |
| University of Connecticut-Hartford Campus Hartford | $33,521 | $21,506 |
| University of Connecticut-Stamford Stamford | $33,521 | $21,506 |
| University of Connecticut Storrs | $33,521 | $21,506 |
| University of Bridgeport Bridgeport | $33,392 | $26,962 |
| Central Connecticut State University New Britain | $33,153 | $21,500 |
| Quinnipiac University Hamden | $32,192 | $26,000 |
| Western Connecticut State University Danbury | $32,064 | $20,500 |
| Post University Waterbury | $31,377 | $35,072 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Psychology, General graduates from Fairfield University make?
The median salary is $39,890 one year after graduation and $66,585 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $26,000.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.