Psychology, General

Bachelor's degree · Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University · Blacksburg, VA

CIP 42.01

$33,733Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$56,365Median earnings 4 years after
$58,977Median earnings 5 years after
$21,500Median federal debt
247Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Psychology, General at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University earn a median of $33,733 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 $21,500, about 64% of first-year earnings.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Virginia Military Institute
Lexington
$44,163$19,250
William & Mary
Williamsburg
$36,818$17,924
George Mason University
Fairfax
$36,326$17,625
University of Richmond
University of Richmond
$36,309$25,000
University of Virginia-Main Campus
Charlottesville
$36,121$19,268
Randolph-Macon College
Ashland
$35,967$25,974
Christopher Newport University
Newport News
$35,028$23,250
Shenandoah University
Winchester
$34,531$25,000
Old Dominion University
Norfolk
$34,303$23,000
Marymount University
Arlington
$33,277$27,000
Radford University
Radford
$32,751$25,000
Liberty University
Lynchburg
$32,679$27,977
Roanoke College
Salem
$32,550$27,000
James Madison University
Harrisonburg
$31,734$21,500
Virginia Wesleyan University
Virginia Beach
$31,123$27,000

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Psychology, General graduates from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University make?

The median salary is $33,733 one year after graduation and $58,977 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $21,500.

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