Psychology, General
Bachelor's degree · Mercyhurst University · Erie, PA
$31,868Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$43,694Median earnings 4 years after
$50,334Median earnings 5 years after
$26,153Median federal debt
19Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Psychology, General at Mercyhurst University earn a median of $31,868 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 $26,153, about 82% of first-year earnings.
Psychology, General (Bachelor's degree) at other Pennsylvania schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Bucknell University Lewisburg | $51,645 | $27,000 |
| Gettysburg College Gettysburg | $50,040 | $27,000 |
| Lehigh University Bethlehem | $40,942 | $21,160 |
| Drexel University Philadelphia | $39,866 | $27,000 |
| King's College Wilkes-Barre | $39,818 | $26,000 |
| Gwynedd Mercy University Gwynedd Valley | $38,046 | $28,250 |
| Chatham University Pittsburgh | $37,601 | $20,250 |
| Lebanon Valley College Annville | $37,267 | $27,000 |
| Dickinson College Carlisle | $37,227 | $19,000 |
| Widener University Chester | $37,224 | $27,000 |
| York College of Pennsylvania York | $37,203 | $26,000 |
| DeSales University Center Valley | $36,655 | $26,000 |
| Lafayette College Easton | $36,235 | $16,000 |
| Villanova University Villanova | $35,462 | $21,500 |
| Allegheny College Meadville | $35,218 | $27,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Psychology, General graduates from Mercyhurst University make?
The median salary is $31,868 one year after graduation and $50,334 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $26,153.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.