Psychology, General
Bachelor's degree · Salem State University · Salem, MA
$36,492Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$54,717Median earnings 4 years after
$52,718Median earnings 5 years after
$22,749Median federal debt
138Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Psychology, General at Salem State University earn a median of $36,492 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 $22,749, about 62% of first-year earnings.
Psychology, General (Bachelor's degree) at other Massachusetts schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Boston College Chestnut Hill | $44,760 | $18,000 |
| Williams College Williamstown | $43,943 | $13,416 |
| Endicott College Beverly | $43,646 | $24,250 |
| College of the Holy Cross Worcester | $41,099 | $26,990 |
| American International College Springfield | $40,467 | $27,000 |
| University of Massachusetts-Lowell Lowell | $40,054 | $23,250 |
| Lesley University Cambridge | $39,211 | $19,500 |
| Boston University Boston | $39,175 | $23,250 |
| Bay Path University Longmeadow | $38,960 | $24,578 |
| Assumption University Worcester | $38,697 | $27,000 |
| Worcester State University Worcester | $38,169 | $19,955 |
| University of Massachusetts-Boston Boston | $38,151 | $23,000 |
| Suffolk University Boston | $38,020 | $27,000 |
| Fitchburg State University Fitchburg | $37,545 | $26,000 |
| Stonehill College Easton | $37,460 | $25,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Psychology, General graduates from Salem State University make?
The median salary is $36,492 one year after graduation and $52,718 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $22,749.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.