Psychology, General

Bachelor's degree · Central Washington University · Ellensburg, WA

CIP 42.01

$36,964Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$54,530Median earnings 4 years after
$50,290Median earnings 5 years after
$18,834Median federal debt
274Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Psychology, General at Central Washington University earn a median of $36,964 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 $18,834, about 51% of first-year earnings.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Seattle Pacific University
Seattle
$40,264$25,687
Seattle University
Seattle
$37,452$19,500
Washington State University
Pullman
$36,216$19,515
University of Washington-Tacoma Campus
Tacoma
$34,660$14,342
University of Washington-Bothell Campus
Bothell
$34,660$14,342
University of Washington-Seattle Campus
Seattle
$34,660$14,342
Eastern Washington University
Cheney
$34,594$16,500
Gonzaga University
Spokane
$33,554$27,000
Saint Martin's University
Lacey
$33,509$21,825
Whitman College
Walla Walla
$33,090$15,000
Western Washington University
Bellingham
$32,306$18,654
Pacific Lutheran University
Tacoma
$30,757$21,969
Northwest University-Center for Online and Extended Education
Kirkland
$30,547$21,514
Northwest University
Kirkland
$30,547$21,514
Whitworth University
Spokane
$29,005$24,312

Highest-paying Psychology, General programs nationwide →

Other programs at Central Washington University

Frequently asked questions

How much do Psychology, General graduates from Central Washington University make?

The median salary is $36,964 one year after graduation and $50,290 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $18,834.

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