Doctoral (Research)-5% vs national median216 grads tracked
Psychology at University of Colorado Boulder
Ranked 66th of 87 doctoral (research) programs in Psychology by 5-year earnings.
Median · 1 year out
$63,451
middle 50%: $46,663 – $82,614
Median · 5 years out
$92,726
middle 50%: $64,402 – $120,196
Median · 10 years out
$112,407
middle 50%: $79,576 – $153,413
Salary trajectory
Median earnings vs the national median for Psychology (doctoral (research)) graduates.
This program (median)National median, same major & degreeMiddle 50% of graduates
Psychology doctorate graduates earn a median $63,451 in their first year. Earnings reach $112,407 by year 10.
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
4.6 yrs
≈ $5,113 total interest
Same major at other universities
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
Arizona State University
$92,755 · 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
University of Montana (The)
$90,230 · 5 yrs out
Other majors at University of Colorado Boulder
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Doctorate)
$179,121 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Doctorate)
$162,413 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Master's)
$136,557 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Doctorate)
$134,060 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Master's)
$121,503 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Master's)
$121,397 · 5 yrs out
Computer Science (Bachelor's)
$118,475 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Bachelor's)
$115,546 · 5 yrs out
Computer Engineering (Bachelor's)
$112,642 · 5 yrs out
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies (Doctorate)
$111,405 · 5 yrs out
Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering (Bachelor's)
$111,066 · 5 yrs out
Legal Professions and Studies (Doctorate)
$104,453 · 5 yrs out