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Bachelor's-1% vs national median151 grads tracked

Psychology, General at Pennsylvania State University (The) - Lehigh Valley

Ranked 133rd of 402 bachelor's programs in Psychology, General by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$29,900
middle 50%: $22,599 – $35,691
Median · 5 years out
$52,387
middle 50%: $40,047 – $74,158
Median · 10 years out
$72,928
middle 50%: $47,119 – $95,990

Salary trajectory

Median earnings vs the national median for Psychology, General (bachelor's) graduates.

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

Graduates of Pennsylvania State University (The) - Lehigh Valley's bachelor's program in Psychology, General earn a median $29,900 one year after graduating, rising to $72,928 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 1% below the national median of $52,661 for this field, ranking 133rd of 402 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
8.3 yrs
≈ $10,225 total interest

Same major at other universities

University of North Texas
$52,672 · 5 yrs out
St. Cloud State University
$52,661 · 5 yrs out
Northeastern Illinois University
$52,475 · 5 yrs out
Illinois State University
$52,461 · 5 yrs out
Oregon State University
$52,419 · 5 yrs out
Kennesaw State University
$52,399 · 5 yrs out
University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire
$52,328 · 5 yrs out
University of Minnesota Morris
$52,299 · 5 yrs out
Presbyterian College
$52,165 · 5 yrs out
University of Oregon
$52,150 · 5 yrs out
Lamar University
$52,013 · 5 yrs out
Randolph - Macon College
$52,012 · 5 yrs out

Other majors at Pennsylvania State University (The) - Lehigh Valley

Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's)
$77,666 · 5 yrs out
Information Science/Studies (Bachelor's)
$71,728 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Bachelor's)
$71,298 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Bachelor's)
$67,254 · 5 yrs out
Business/Commerce, General (Bachelor's)
$65,986 · 5 yrs out
Business/Corporate Communications (Bachelor's)
$56,877 · 5 yrs out
Education (Bachelor's)
$55,214 · 5 yrs out
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Bachelor's)
$55,214 · 5 yrs out
Psychology (Bachelor's)
$53,053 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Bachelor's)
$49,328 · 5 yrs out
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions (Bachelor's)
$47,435 · 5 yrs out

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