Psychology, General

Doctoral degree · Northwestern University · Evanston, IL

CIP 42.01

—Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$71,819Median earnings 4 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
12Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the doctoral degree program in Psychology, General at Northwestern University earn a median of $71,819. Nationally, doctoral degree graduates in this field earn a median of $98,707 four years after graduating (middle half: $69,268–$127,593).

Psychology, General (Doctoral degree) at other Illinois schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Northern Illinois University
Dekalb
$86,837—
Illinois Institute of Technology
Chicago
$74,025—

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Frequently asked questions

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

The median salary is $71,819.

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