Doctoral (Research)-11% vs national median229 grads tracked
Psychology at Regent University
Ranked 81st of 87 doctoral (research) programs in Psychology by 5-year earnings.
Median · 1 year out
$55,060
middle 50%: $35,269 – $81,671
Median · 5 years out
$86,835
middle 50%: $62,181 – $110,938
Median · 10 years out
$112,999
middle 50%: $71,384 – $135,472
Salary trajectory
Median earnings vs the national median for Psychology (doctoral (research)) graduates.
This program (median)National median, same major & degreeMiddle 50% of graduates
Psychology research doctorates command a $55k median salary for new graduates. Compensation reaches $113k after ten years.
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
≈ $5,745 total interest
Same major at other universities
Illinois State University
$89,527 · 5 yrs out
University of South Carolina - Columbia
$89,353 · 5 yrs out
Ball State University
$88,775 · 5 yrs out
Iowa State University of Science & Technology
$88,745 · 5 yrs out
University of Arizona (The)
$87,772 · 5 yrs out
Northern Arizona University
$87,244 · 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
University of Northern Colorado
$77,175 · 5 yrs out
Liberty University
$65,986 · 5 yrs out
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$100,166 · 5 yrs out
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$91,987 · 5 yrs out
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$89,416 · 5 yrs out
Legal Professions and Studies (Doctorate)
$83,869 · 5 yrs out
Law (Doctorate)
$83,869 · 5 yrs out
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$83,805 · 5 yrs out
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$74,301 · 5 yrs out
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Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Bachelor's)
$73,565 · 5 yrs out
Education (Master's)
$69,995 · 5 yrs out
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$69,238 · 5 yrs out
Human Resources Management and Services (Bachelor's)
$68,702 · 5 yrs out