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 Colorado

Psychology bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Colorado (16 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Regis University$47,797
Adams State University$37,943$22,7450.60
Metropolitan State University of Denver$37,702$40,886$24,5910.65
Colorado State University-Fort Collins$37,121$44,703$23,1470.62
Colorado Christian University$36,537$42,257$44,0881.21
University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus$36,482$44,972$28,0000.77
National Median$31,482$25,5000.81

Other Psychology Programs in Colorado

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Colorado schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Adams State University
Alamosa
$9,776$37,943$22,745
Metropolitan State University of Denver
Denver
$10,780$37,702$24,591
Colorado State University-Fort Collins
Fort Collins
$12,896$37,121$23,147
Colorado Christian University
Lakewood
$39,266$36,537$44,088
University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus
Denver
$10,017$36,482$28,000

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 Regis University, approximately 26% 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.