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Doctoral (Research)-5% vs national median589 grads tracked

Psychology at Arizona State University

Ranked 65th of 87 doctoral (research) programs in Psychology by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$79,389
middle 50%: $58,421 – $106,009
Median · 5 years out
$92,755
middle 50%: $72,741 – $123,649
Median · 10 years out
$120,004
middle 50%: $88,826 – $148,374

Salary trajectory

Median earnings vs the national median for Psychology (doctoral (research)) graduates.

This program (median)National median, same major & degreeMiddle 50% of graduates

Graduates of Arizona State University's doctoral (research) program in Psychology earn a median $79,389 one year after graduating, rising to $120,004 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 5% below the national median of $97,549 for this field, ranking 65th of 87 reporting programs.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau PSEO, release V4.13.0 2025Q4. Earnings are for graduates working in covered states; figures are medians in nominal dollars.

Will the degree pay for itself?

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Assumes a 6.5% APR loan and this program's median salary trajectory (interpolated between years 1, 5 and 10).

Paid off in
4.1 yrs
≈ $4,320 total interest

Same major at other universities

Colorado State University
$94,389 · 5 yrs out
Texas A&M University - Commerce
$94,389 · 5 yrs out
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
$94,389 · 5 yrs out
State University of New York at Albany
$94,330 · 5 yrs out
Indiana University - Bloomington
$93,156 · 5 yrs out
Southern Illinois University at Carbondale
$92,916 · 5 yrs out
University of Colorado Boulder
$92,726 · 5 yrs out
University of Texas at El Paso
$92,387 · 5 yrs out
Texas Tech University
$92,307 · 5 yrs out
University of Georgia
$91,756 · 5 yrs out
University of Oregon
$91,370 · 5 yrs out
Binghamton University
$91,284 · 5 yrs out

Other majors at Arizona State University

Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Doctorate)
$210,320 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Doctorate)
$180,138 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Master's)
$173,103 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Doctorate)
$155,189 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Master's)
$135,147 · 5 yrs out
Mathematics and Statistics (Doctorate)
$131,591 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Master's)
$131,351 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Doctorate)
$122,572 · 5 yrs out
Legal Professions and Studies (Doctorate)
$115,790 · 5 yrs out
Law (Doctorate)
$115,790 · 5 yrs out
Computer Science (Bachelor's)
$113,823 · 5 yrs out
Mathematics and Statistics (Master's)
$113,557 · 5 yrs out

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