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Doctoral (Research)-21% vs national median191 grads tracked

Psychology at University of Northern Colorado

Ranked 86th of 87 doctoral (research) programs in Psychology by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$64,057
middle 50%: $50,697 – $77,183
Median · 5 years out
$77,175
middle 50%: $59,517 – $99,411
Median · 10 years out
$93,187
middle 50%: $71,728 – $124,613

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 University of Northern Colorado's doctoral (research) program in Psychology earn a median $64,057 one year after graduating, rising to $93,187 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 21% below the national median of $97,549 for this field, ranking 86th 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
5.1 yrs
≈ $5,439 total interest

Same major at other universities

Northern Arizona University
$87,244 · 5 yrs out
Regent University
$86,835 · 5 yrs out
Miami University
$85,965 · 5 yrs out
University of New Orleans (The)
$85,089 · 5 yrs out
Texas Woman's University
$83,358 · 5 yrs out
Kent State University
$80,986 · 5 yrs out
Liberty University
$65,986 · 5 yrs out

Other majors at University of Northern Colorado

Health Professions and Related Programs (Doctorate)
$109,151 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Bachelor's)
$100,994 · 5 yrs out
Computer Engineering (Bachelor's)
$100,994 · 5 yrs out
Education (Doctorate)
$96,590 · 5 yrs out
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, and Kinesiology (Doctorate)
$92,726 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Master's)
$85,242 · 5 yrs out
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's)
$76,585 · 5 yrs out
Visual and Performing Arts (Doctorate)
$73,365 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Master's)
$72,688 · 5 yrs out
Mathematics and Statistics (Master's)
$71,682 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Bachelor's)
$69,273 · 5 yrs out
Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's)
$69,273 · 5 yrs out

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