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 Georgia

Psychology bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Georgia (41 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Georgia Gwinnett College$42,413
Brenau University$36,497$30,7610.84
Life University$34,260$31,0000.90
Emory University$32,085$52,842$20,5000.64
Morehouse College$31,474$26,0000.83
Kennesaw State University$31,450$42,774$26,8690.85
National Median$31,482$25,5000.81

Other Psychology Programs in Georgia

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Georgia schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Brenau University
Gainesville
$33,275$36,497$30,761
Life University
Marietta
$15,036$34,260$31,000
Emory University
Atlanta
$60,774$32,085$20,500
Morehouse College
Atlanta
$31,725$31,474$26,000
Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw
$5,786$31,450$26,869

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 Georgia Gwinnett College, approximately 50% 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.