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Associate's Degree

Psychology, Other at Northwestern University

Evanston, Illinois · See Psychology, Other nationally

Strong return
+$99,128 over 10 years

For graduates of Psychology, Other at Northwestern University.

Graduate earnings clearly outpace the cost and debt — this degree pays back quickly.

3.9 yrs
Break-even
+158%
10-year ROI
$61,170
Median earnings as of 2024
$36,890
Earnings 1 year out as of 2024
$61,170
Earnings 5 years out as of 2024
$11,630
Median debt as of 2024
$99,128
10-year net gain as of 2024
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Psychology, Other at other colleges

How the same major’s ROI compares elsewhere.

#CollegeCredentialEarnings (5 yr)Median debt10-yr ROIVerdict
1San Jose State University
San Jose, CA
Associate's$63,794+583%Strong return
2University of California-Davis
Davis, CA
Associate's$64,230$14,059+456%Strong return
3Kean University
Union, NJ
Associate's$58,488+442%Strong return
4California State University-Dominguez Hills
Carson, CA
Associate's$57,044$13,750+442%Strong return
5Widener University
Chester, PA
Associate's$73,670$27,000+367%Strong return
6Saint Mary's College of California
Moraga, CA
Associate's$65,376$22,686+195%Strong return
7Marist University
Poughkeepsie, NY
Associate's$66,656$26,000+134%Strong return
8Carson-Newman University
Jefferson City, TN
Associate's$45,487-88%Poor return
9Montreat College
Montreat, NC
Associate's$43,464-128%Poor return
10University of Puerto Rico at Ponce
Ponce, PR
Associate's$23,911$5,500-979%Poor return

Other majors at Northwestern University

MajorCredentialEarnings (5 yr)Median debt10-yr ROIVerdict
ChemistryMaster's$161,473+1,897%Strong return
Computer ScienceAssociate's$156,137$14,646+1,646%Strong return
Computer EngineeringAssociate's$138,897+1,510%Strong return
Engineering-Related FieldsCertificate$219,145+1,393%Strong return
Medical Clinical Sciences/Graduate Medical StudiesCertificate$260,814$81,076+1,376%Strong return
Industrial EngineeringAssociate's$137,306$18,000+1,322%Strong return
Engineering, OtherCertificate$232,652$64,256+1,240%Strong return
Business/Commerce, GeneralCertificate$235,876$76,735+1,220%Strong return

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Psychology, Other at Northwestern University

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Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. ROI is computed by Degree Return — see how. Read the methodology. Data as of 2024.