Master's-9% vs national median239 grads tracked
Psychology at Valdosta State University
Ranked 152nd of 205 master's programs in Psychology by 5-year earnings.
Median · 1 year out
$44,521
middle 50%: $35,383 – $59,769
Median · 5 years out
$61,167
middle 50%: $50,083 – $78,058
Median · 10 years out
$74,301
middle 50%: $52,636 – $101,194
Salary trajectory
Median earnings vs the national median for Psychology (master's) graduates.
This program (median)National median, same major & degreeMiddle 50% of graduates
Master's graduates in Psychology from this institution earn a median first-year salary of $44.5k. By year 10, earnings typically reach $74k.
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?
Drag the sliders — payback uses this program's actual salary curve.
Assumes a 6.5% APR loan and this program's median salary trajectory (interpolated between years 1, 5 and 10).
Paid off in
6.8 yrs
≈ $7,722 total interest
Same major at other universities
Wright State University
$61,760 · 5 yrs out
University of Colorado Denver
$61,717 · 5 yrs out
Chicago State University
$61,545 · 5 yrs out
University of Central Oklahoma
$61,332 · 5 yrs out
Southern Illinois University at Carbondale
$61,249 · 5 yrs out
University of Louisiana at Monroe
$61,233 · 5 yrs out
University of Texas of the Permian Basin
$61,121 · 5 yrs out
North Carolina Central University
$61,070 · 5 yrs out
Adams State University
$60,795 · 5 yrs out
Fayetteville State University
$60,590 · 5 yrs out
Lewis University
$60,567 · 5 yrs out
West Texas A&M University
$60,413 · 5 yrs out
Other majors at Valdosta State University
Education (Doctorate)
$109,485 · 5 yrs out
Public Administration and Social Service Professions (Doctorate)
$94,122 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences, General (Bachelor's)
$82,509 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Master's)
$80,002 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Bachelor's)
$74,978 · 5 yrs out
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's)
$71,966 · 5 yrs out
Information Science/Studies (Bachelor's)
$69,727 · 5 yrs out
Finance and Financial Management Services (Bachelor's)
$66,722 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Master's)
$66,619 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Bachelor's)
$66,105 · 5 yrs out
Education (Master's)
$65,411 · 5 yrs out
International Business (Bachelor's)
$65,035 · 5 yrs out