Psychology, General

Bachelor's degree · Northwestern University · Evanston, IL

CIP 42.01

$44,088Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$73,646Median earnings 4 years after
$71,228Median earnings 5 years after
$13,500Median federal debt
211Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Psychology, General at Northwestern University earn a median of $44,088 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 $13,500, about 31% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
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
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Edwardsville
$32,459$23,375

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Psychology, General graduates from Northwestern University make?

The median salary is $44,088 one year after graduation and $71,228 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $13,500.

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