Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology at University of Washington-Bothell Campus

UW-Bothell's psychology bachelor's delivers one of the best debt outcomes you'll find anywhere—graduates leave with roughly half the national median debt for this program ($14,259 vs. $27,000), landing in the 95th percentile nationally for low debt. That's a significant advantage that buys students flexibility in their early career, particularly important in a field where many pursue additional credentials.

The earnings trajectory tells an encouraging story. While starting salaries of $33,192 sit just below the national median, graduates see strong 42% growth by year four, reaching $47,260. Among Washington psychology programs, this ranks in the 60th percentile—a respectable middle-of-the-pack position. The low debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.43 means students can realistically manage their loans while building toward graduate school or clinical licensing, both common paths in this field.

The program serves a primarily in-state population (based on the 28% Pell grant rate and high admission rate), and Washington families benefit from matching the state's median debt exactly while maintaining competitive earnings. For students planning graduate work in psychology—the norm rather than exception—graduating with minimal undergraduate debt creates real strategic advantage. The 92% admission rate makes this accessible, but the SAT scores suggest students arrive prepared for the work.