Psychology at University of California-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA · Bachelor's Degree · about 685 graduates a year
University of California-Los Angeles graduates in psychology earn 20% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 24% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of California-Los Angeles Compares for Psychology
All 1027 colleges reporting psychology earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Georgetown University Washington, DC | $99,007 | $86,756 | #2 | $51,959 |
| 2 | Washington University in St Louis Saint Louis, MO | $91,787 | $98,415 | #1 | — |
| 3 | Dartmouth College Hanover, NH | $86,896 | $80,040 | #4 | — |
| 4 | Carnegie Mellon University Pittsburgh, PA | $82,433 | $83,835 | #3 | — |
| 5 | George Washington University Washington, DC | $79,187 | $69,388 | #22 | — |
| 6 | Cornell University Ithaca, NY | $78,049 | $74,286 | #13 | $36,630 |
| 7 | Santa Clara University Santa Clara, CA | $75,742 | $68,920 | #23 | $38,587 |
| 8 | Virginia Military Institute Lexington, VA | $75,059 | $68,348 | #24 | $44,163 |
| 9 | Lehigh University Bethlehem, PA | $74,939 | $76,214 | #7 | $40,942 |
| 10 | Gettysburg College Gettysburg, PA | $74,466 | $75,733 | #8 | $50,040 |
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| 82 | Clark University Worcester, MA | $61,203 | $53,896 | #274 | $33,264 |
| 83 | Salve Regina University Newport, RI | $61,121 | $60,198 | #88 | $35,096 |
| 84 | California Baptist University Riverside, CA | $61,103 | $55,600 | #203 | $33,043 |
| 85 | University of California-Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | $61,050 | $55,552 | #204 | $30,614 |
| 86 | Loyola Marymount University Los Angeles, CA | $60,958 | $55,468 | #208 | $30,848 |
| 87 | Muhlenberg College Allentown, PA | $60,778 | $61,812 | #68 | $24,828 |
| 88 | University of Tulsa Tulsa, OK | $60,700 | $68,152 | #25 | $34,699 |
Other Psychology Credentials at University of California-Los Angeles
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doctoral Degree | $62,453 | $100,014 | — |
Other Majors at University of California-Los Angeles by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of California-Los Angeles psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $30,614 one year after graduating and $61,050 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of California-Los Angeles rank for psychology?
Among 1027 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, University of California-Los Angeles ranks #85 by median pay four years after graduation, and #204 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at University of California-Los Angeles worth it?
Its graduates earn 20% more than the national median for psychology ($50,706), and the median federal debt at graduation is $14,388.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.