Psychology, General
Bachelor's degree · University of Wisconsin-Madison · Madison, WI
$31,985Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$58,901Median earnings 4 years after
$61,607Median earnings 5 years after
$20,500Median federal debt
589Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Psychology, General at University of Wisconsin-Madison earn a median of $31,985 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 $20,500, about 64% of first-year earnings.
Psychology, General (Bachelor's degree) at other Wisconsin schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Marian University Fond Du Lac | $45,416 | $25,000 |
| Lakeland University Plymouth | $42,355 | $30,364 |
| Wisconsin Lutheran College Milwaukee | $39,874 | $26,988 |
| Ottawa University-Milwaukee Brookfield | $39,596 | $19,250 |
| University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Whitewater | $38,376 | $21,703 |
| University of Wisconsin-Superior Superior | $38,262 | $20,582 |
| University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Eau Claire | $38,259 | $20,760 |
| Edgewood University Madison | $37,954 | $23,250 |
| Carroll University Waukesha | $37,079 | $27,000 |
| University of Wisconsin-River Falls River Falls | $36,970 | $21,500 |
| University of Wisconsin-Green Bay Green Bay | $36,068 | $20,251 |
| University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh Oshkosh | $35,139 | $23,733 |
| Marquette University Milwaukee | $35,076 | $24,187 |
| Mount Mary University Milwaukee | $34,411 | $26,000 |
| University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Milwaukee | $33,906 | $23,940 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Psychology, General graduates from University of Wisconsin-Madison make?
The median salary is $31,985 one year after graduation and $61,607 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $20,500.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.