Psychology, General
Bachelor's degree · Lake Forest College · Lake Forest, IL
—Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$54,270Median earnings 4 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
$27,000Median federal debt
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How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Psychology, General at Lake Forest College earn a median of $54,270. 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 $27,000, about 50% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.
Psychology, General (Bachelor's degree) at other Illinois schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Northwestern University Evanston | $44,088 | $13,500 |
| Trinity International University-Illinois Deerfield | $39,980 | $23,523 |
| The Chicago School at Chicago Chicago | $39,596 | $28,125 |
| National Louis University Chicago | $35,798 | $14,000 |
| Eastern Illinois University Charleston | $35,740 | $19,712 |
| Northeastern Illinois University Chicago | $35,637 | $15,000 |
| Judson University Elgin | $34,964 | $23,250 |
| Illinois Wesleyan University Bloomington | $34,650 | $26,402 |
| DePaul University Chicago | $33,820 | $24,750 |
| Roosevelt University Chicago | $33,795 | $21,750 |
| North Park University Chicago | $33,630 | $25,041 |
| Northern Illinois University Dekalb | $33,150 | $21,375 |
| Trinity Christian College Palos Heights | $32,609 | $26,875 |
| Elmhurst University Elmhurst | $32,553 | $19,959 |
| Loyola University Chicago Chicago | $32,463 | $24,960 |
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$42,835 - Social Sciences, OtherBachelor's degree
$39,054 - Romance Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsBachelor's degree
$35,622 - Political Science and GovernmentBachelor's degree
$34,317 - Biology, GeneralBachelor's degree
$33,380 - English Language and Literature, GeneralBachelor's degree
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$26,998 - Neurobiology and NeurosciencesBachelor's degree
— - Research and Experimental PsychologyBachelor's degree
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Psychology, General graduates from Lake Forest College make?
The median salary is $54,270.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $27,000.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.