Datapoint: How much do psychology graduates earn?

• Salaries of graduates with psychology degrees in the United States vary widely, with those who have higher degrees tending to earn more. ^{1, 2}
• The median salaries of psychology bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral/professional degree holders in 2019 were $50,000, $60,000, and $90,000, respectively.³
• About 38% of bachelor’s degree holders earned at least $60,000, the median salary of master’s degree holders.
• About 17% of bachelor’s degree holders and 19% of master’s degree holders earned at least $90,000, the median salary for doctoral or professional degree holders.

2019 salary distributions by psychology degree level

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