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Master's-26% vs national median169 grads tracked

Psychology at Columbia International University

Ranked 201st of 205 master's programs in Psychology by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$38,881
middle 50%: $30,253 – $44,311
Median · 5 years out
$49,269
middle 50%: $39,272 – $63,496
Median · 10 years out
$65,986
middle 50%: $45,075 – $80,918

Salary trajectory

Median earnings vs the national median for Psychology (master's) graduates.

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

Graduates of Columbia International University's master's program in Psychology earn a median $38,881 one year after graduating, rising to $65,986 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 26% below the national median of $66,896 for this field, ranking 201st of 205 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?

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
8.1 yrs
≈ $9,463 total interest

Same major at other universities

Concordia University
$54,453 · 5 yrs out
Louisiana State University in Shreveport
$54,453 · 5 yrs out
Cameron University
$54,306 · 5 yrs out
Texas A&M University - Kingsville
$54,286 · 5 yrs out
Eastern Illinois University
$52,435 · 5 yrs out
University of West Georgia
$51,380 · 5 yrs out
University of North Georgia
$48,487 · 5 yrs out
Montana State University - Billings
$47,119 · 5 yrs out
South University - Columbia
$45,600 · 5 yrs out
University of Louisiana at Lafayette
$44,711 · 5 yrs out

Other majors at Columbia International University

Bible/Biblical Studies (Certificate)
$57,867 · 5 yrs out
Theology and Religious Vocations (Certificate)
$57,867 · 5 yrs out
Education (Master's)
$52,891 · 5 yrs out
Theology and Religious Vocations (Doctorate)
$52,354 · 5 yrs out
Theological and Ministerial Studies (Doctorate)
$52,354 · 5 yrs out
Theology and Religious Vocations (Master's)
$50,942 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Bachelor's)
$45,751 · 5 yrs out
Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's)
$45,751 · 5 yrs out
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (Bachelor's)
$45,751 · 5 yrs out
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (Bachelor's)
$45,751 · 5 yrs out
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs (Bachelor's)
$43,047 · 5 yrs out
Theology and Religious Vocations (Bachelor's)
$42,146 · 5 yrs out

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