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Doctoral (Professional)+6% vs national median71 grads tracked

Psychology at National Louis University

Ranked 2nd of 7 doctoral (professional) programs in Psychology by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$73,014
middle 50%: $53,167 – $92,330
Median · 5 years out
$107,201
middle 50%: $82,300 – $134,767
Median · 10 years out
n/a
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Salary trajectory

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

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

Graduates of National Louis University's doctoral (professional) program in Psychology earn a median $73,014 one year after graduating, rising to $107,201 by year five. Five years out, earnings run 6% above the national median of $100,759 for this field, ranking 2nd of 7 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 yrs
≈ $4,415 total interest

Same major at other universities

Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science
$113,557 · 5 yrs out
Marshall University
$105,799 · 5 yrs out
Wright State University
$100,759 · 5 yrs out
University of Hartford
$97,530 · 5 yrs out
Wheaton College
$97,031 · 5 yrs out
University of Indianapolis
$91,284 · 5 yrs out

Other majors at National Louis University

Education (Doctorate)
$154,280 · 5 yrs out
Educational Administration and Supervision (Doctorate)
$154,280 · 5 yrs out
Management Information Systems and Services (Bachelor's)
$116,855 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Master's)
$114,494 · 5 yrs out
Education (Doctorate)
$111,237 · 5 yrs out
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology (Doctorate)
$107,201 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Master's)
$99,042 · 5 yrs out
Psychology (Doctorate)
$97,592 · 5 yrs out
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods (Bachelor's)
$92,460 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Bachelor's)
$84,443 · 5 yrs out
Health and Medical Administrative Services (Bachelor's)
$82,980 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Bachelor's)
$82,690 · 5 yrs out

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