Associate's Degree
Psychology, General at Buena Vista University
Storm Lake, Iowa · See Psychology, General nationally
Poor return
$-115,161 over 10 years
For graduates of Psychology, General at Buena Vista University.
On these figures the cost and debt outweigh the earnings premium.
$35,559
Earnings 1 year out as of 2024
$38,073
Earnings 5 years out as of 2024
$22,500
Median debt as of 2024
$-115,161
10-year net gain as of 2024
Psychology, General at other colleges
How the same major’s ROI compares elsewhere.
| # | College | Credential | Earnings (5 yr) | Median debt | 10-yr ROI | Verdict |
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| 1 | CUNY Bernard M Baruch College New York, NY | Associate's | $61,820 | $13,051 | +1,454% | Strong return |
| 2 | CUNY Hunter College New York, NY | Associate's | $60,193 | $11,386 | +1,402% | Strong return |
| 3 | CUNY City College New York, NY | Associate's | $57,786 | $9,000 | +1,080% | Strong return |
| 4 | CUNY Brooklyn College Brooklyn, NY | Associate's | $56,477 | $10,500 | +1,044% | Strong return |
| 5 | University of California-Berkeley Berkeley, CA | Associate's | $72,810 | — | +932% | Strong return |
| 6 | CUNY Queens College Queens, NY | Associate's | $56,702 | $9,623 | +884% | Strong return |
| 7 | CUNY York College Jamaica, NY | Associate's | $56,157 | $9,500 | +802% | Strong return |
| 8 | University of Chicago Chicago, IL | Associate's | $70,596 | — | +761% | Strong return |
| 9 | College of Staten Island CUNY Staten Island, NY | Associate's | $57,346 | $13,000 | +677% | Strong return |
| 10 | University of Florida-Online Gainesville, FL | Associate's | $57,099 | $16,598 | +672% | Strong return |
Other majors at Buena Vista University
| Major | Credential | Earnings (5 yr) | Median debt | 10-yr ROI | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Finance and Financial Management Services | Associate's | $74,244 | $20,700 | +547% | Strong return |
| Biology, General | Associate's | $63,633 | $26,918 | +292% | Strong return |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations | Associate's | $61,334 | $20,834 | +261% | Strong return |
| Curriculum and Instruction | Certificate | $69,503 | — | +225% | Strong return |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Associate's | $58,956 | $25,000 | +198% | Strong return |
| Accounting and Related Services | Associate's | $58,537 | $23,270 | +193% | Strong return |
| Marketing | Associate's | $56,087 | $20,931 | +145% | Strong return |
| Human Resources Management and Services | Associate's | $53,762 | $21,833 | +92% | Strong return |
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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.