Psychology, General
Bachelor's degree · Cornell University · Ithaca, NY
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Psychology, General at Cornell University earn a median of $36,630 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 $13,000, about 35% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.
Psychology, General (Bachelor's degree) at other New York schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| CUNY Graduate School and University Center New York | $48,299 | $11,500 |
| Excelsior University Albany | $43,574 | $18,667 |
| CUNY Medgar Evers College Brooklyn | $39,868 | $9,460 |
| Empire State University Saratoga Springs | $39,188 | $17,000 |
| Touro University New York | $38,918 | $19,500 |
| CUNY York College Jamaica | $38,701 | $9,500 |
| Hobart William Smith Colleges Geneva | $38,117 | $27,000 |
| Russell Sage College Troy | $37,821 | $22,995 |
| St Lawrence University Canton | $37,068 | $25,000 |
| CUNY Lehman College Bronx | $36,913 | $8,500 |
| Le Moyne College Syracuse | $35,624 | $26,000 |
| St. John Fisher University Rochester | $35,266 | $23,000 |
| CUNY Bernard M Baruch College New York | $35,149 | $13,051 |
| SUNY Polytechnic Institute Utica | $34,764 | $14,168 |
| Syracuse University Syracuse | $34,654 | $26,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Psychology, General graduates from Cornell University make?
The median salary is $36,630 one year after graduation and $77,682 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $13,000.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.