Psychology at Colby-Sawyer College
Bachelor's Degree
Earnings Over Time
How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation
Earnings trajectories vary significantly. Some programs show strong early returns that plateau; others start lower but accelerate. Consider where you want to be at year 4, not just year 1.
Compare to Similar Programs in New Hampshire
Psychology bachelors's programs at peer institutions in New Hampshire (12 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr)* | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colby-Sawyer College | $38,369* | $43,012 | $27,000 | — |
| New England College | $42,656* | $37,256 | $38,285 | 0.90 |
| Rivier University | $40,242* | $43,171 | $27,000 | 0.67 |
| University of New Hampshire College of Professional Studies Online | $39,681* | $47,768 | $27,000 | 0.68 |
| Southern New Hampshire University | $38,600* | $42,670 | $34,547 | 0.90 |
| Saint Anselm College | $38,509* | $44,572 | $27,000 | 0.70 |
| National Median | $31,482* | — | $25,500 | 0.81 |
Other Psychology Programs in New Hampshire
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across New Hampshire schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| New England College Henniker | $41,578 | $42,656 | $38,285 |
| Rivier University Nashua | $37,791 | $40,242 | $27,000 |
| University of New Hampshire College of Professional Studies Online Manchester | $7,812 | $39,681 | $27,000 |
| Southern New Hampshire University Manchester | $16,450 | $38,600 | $34,547 |
| Saint Anselm College Manchester | $46,810 | $38,509 | $27,000 |
About This Data
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)
Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Colby-Sawyer College, approximately 23% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.
Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.
Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.
Estimated Earnings: Actual earnings data is not available for this program (typically due to privacy thresholds when fewer than 30 graduates reported earnings). The estimate shown is based on the median of 10 similar programs in NH. Actual outcomes may vary.