Psychology, General
Bachelor's degree · Portland State University · Portland, OR
$33,179Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$49,063Median earnings 4 years after
$48,227Median earnings 5 years after
$19,655Median federal debt
350Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Psychology, General at Portland State University earn a median of $33,179 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 $19,655, about 59% of first-year earnings.
Psychology, General (Bachelor's degree) at other Oregon schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Pacific University Forest Grove | $34,930 | $26,372 |
| Oregon State University-Cascades Campus Bend | $34,736 | $22,442 |
| Oregon State University Corvallis | $34,736 | $22,442 |
| Linfield University McMinnville | $34,628 | $27,000 |
| Western Oregon University Monmouth | $34,038 | $20,500 |
| Reed College Portland | $32,634 | $22,594 |
| George Fox University Newberg | $32,599 | $23,250 |
| Corban University Salem | $32,244 | $21,604 |
| Southern Oregon University Ashland | $31,627 | $22,021 |
| University of Oregon Eugene | $31,398 | $19,500 |
| Willamette University Salem | $29,678 | $24,547 |
| University of Portland Portland | $28,420 | $22,194 |
| Eastern Oregon University La Grande | $27,698 | $20,237 |
| Lewis & Clark College Portland | $26,790 | $24,250 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Psychology, General graduates from Portland State University make?
The median salary is $33,179 one year after graduation and $48,227 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $19,655.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.