Psychology, General

Bachelor's degree · Mississippi State University · Mississippi State, MS

CIP 42.01

$27,416Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$41,986Median earnings 4 years after
$47,631Median earnings 5 years after
$23,250Median federal debt
258Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Psychology, General at Mississippi State University earn a median of $27,416 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 $23,250, about 85% of first-year earnings.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
University of Mississippi
University
$30,336$23,000
University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg
$28,130$20,500
Blue Mountain Christian University
Blue Mountain
$26,257$21,409
Jackson State University
Jackson
$24,757$28,350
Mississippi University for Women
Columbus
$24,426$19,125
Mississippi Christian University
Clinton
$23,683$25,990
Alcorn State University
Alcorn State
$23,388$27,000
William Carey University
Hattiesburg
$21,799$26,166
Delta State University
Cleveland
$18,767$18,250

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Psychology, General graduates from Mississippi State University make?

The median salary is $27,416 one year after graduation and $47,631 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $23,250.

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