Psychology, General
Bachelor's degree · Cornell College · Mount Vernon, IA
—Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$38,658Median earnings 3 years after
$47,314Median earnings 5 years after
$27,000Median federal debt
6Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Psychology, General at Cornell College earn a median of $38,658. 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 70% of first-year earnings.
Psychology, General (Bachelor's degree) at other Iowa schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Upper Iowa University Fayette | $42,183 | $25,250 |
| Waldorf University Forest City | $41,193 | $20,637 |
| Coe College Cedar Rapids | $37,072 | $27,000 |
| Buena Vista University Storm Lake | $35,559 | $22,500 |
| William Penn University Oskaloosa | $35,122 | $21,555 |
| Grand View University Des Moines | $34,709 | $23,750 |
| Mount Mercy University Cedar Rapids | $34,536 | $20,500 |
| Iowa State University Ames | $34,155 | $21,000 |
| University of Iowa Iowa City | $33,057 | $22,312 |
| University of Northern Iowa Cedar Falls | $32,673 | $19,500 |
| Saint Ambrose University Davenport | $32,627 | $22,500 |
| Luther College Decorah | $30,302 | $25,823 |
| Central College Pella | $29,923 | $27,000 |
| Clarke University Dubuque | $26,714 | $26,000 |
| Loras College Dubuque | $23,564 | $26,173 |
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$38,299
Frequently asked questions
How much do Psychology, General graduates from Cornell College make?
The median salary is $38,658 and $47,314 after five years.
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.