Psychology, General

Doctoral degree · George Mason University · Fairfax, VA

CIP 42.01

$88,377Median earnings 1 year after graduating

$128,100Median earnings 4 years after

$114,026Median earnings 5 years after

—Median federal debt

23Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the doctoral degree program in Psychology, General at George Mason University earn a median of $88,377 one year after completing the program. Nationally, doctoral degree graduates in this field earn a median of $98,707 four years after graduating (middle half: $69,268–$127,593).

Other programs at George Mason University

Homeland SecurityMaster's degree$138,835
Computer EngineeringMaster's degree$132,367
Computer and Information Sciences, GeneralMaster's degree$130,014
Computer Software and Media ApplicationsMaster's degree$126,908
Real EstateMaster's degree$124,633
Systems EngineeringMaster's degree$117,239
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingDoctoral degree$115,444
Business Administration, Management and OperationsMaster's degree$112,723
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingMaster's degree$105,346
Management Sciences and Quantitative MethodsGraduate certificate$104,506
Homeland SecurityBachelor's degree$90,956
Education, GeneralDoctoral degree$89,993
Educational Administration and SupervisionGraduate certificate$89,656
Accounting and Related ServicesGraduate certificate$88,184
Computer EngineeringBachelor's degree$87,466
EconomicsDoctoral degree$87,415
Systems EngineeringBachelor's degree$84,942
Computer ScienceBachelor's degree$84,632
Civil EngineeringMaster's degree$83,394
EconomicsMaster's degree$82,853

Frequently asked questions

How much do Psychology, General graduates from George Mason University make?

The median salary is $88,377 one year after graduation and $114,026 after five years.

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