Psychology, General bachelor's degree programs in Massachusetts
Compare 35 reporting programs using the same federal field and bachelor's degree credential definition. Earnings are observed four years after completion.
Highest reported earnings in Massachusetts
Each bar uses the same field, credential, state and earnings year.
1College of the Holy CrossWorcester · $27,000 federal debt$74,0952Williams CollegeWilliamstown · $13,416 federal debt$72,8913Boston CollegeChestnut Hill · $18,000 federal debt$70,0334Stonehill CollegeEaston · $25,000 federal debt$63,9575Boston UniversityBoston · $26,000 federal debt$63,8386Merrimack CollegeNorth Andover · $27,000 federal debt$62,5677Assumption UniversityWorcester · $27,000 federal debt$61,5788Clark UniversityWorcester · $26,000 federal debt$61,2039Western New England UniversitySpringfield · $26,000 federal debt$57,68110University of Massachusetts-LowellLowell · $25,925 federal debt$57,489
CAREER CONTEXT IN MA
What related occupations pay in Massachusetts
These are common occupational matches for this field, ranked by the strength of the federal education-to-occupation match.
11-9199Managers, All Other
- State median wage
- $182,950
- Middle 50% wage range
- $146,190–$227,670
- State employment
- 10,630
- Projected growth
- +4.9%
- Annual openings
- 100,900
19-3039Psychologists, All Other
- State median wage
- $129,410
- Middle 50% wage range
- $83,250–$151,570
- State employment
- 500
- Projected growth
- +2.3%
- Annual openings
- 3,500
19-3033Clinical and Counseling Psychologists
- State median wage
- $115,180
- Middle 50% wage range
- $84,610–$159,570
- State employment
- 2,860
- Projected growth
- +11.7%
- Annual openings
- 4,100
25-1066Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary
- State median wage
- $82,930
- Middle 50% wage range
- $68,530–$104,390
- State employment
- 2,640
- Projected growth
- +4.0%
- Annual openings
- 3,700
19-4061Social Science Research Assistants
- State median wage
- $63,480
- Middle 50% wage range
- $49,980–$71,700
- State employment
- Not reported
- Projected growth
- +5.0%
- Annual openings
- 4,900
Career wages and employment are BLS estimates for everyone working in each occupation in Massachusetts; they are not earnings or placement rates for graduates of these programs. Wage ranges show the distribution across workers, not an entry-to-experienced career path. Growth and annual openings are national 2025–35 projections. BLS reports openings in thousands; DegreeVerdict displays the corresponding job count. These figures provide labor-market context and are not used in DegreeVerdict payoff or ROI calculations.
ALL REPORTING PROGRAMS
Compare every available outcome
Sorted by observed year-4 earnings. Open a row for its exact college-and-degree profile.
| # | College | City | Median year-4 earnings | Median federal debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | College of the Holy Cross | Worcester | $74,095 | $27,000 |
| 2 | Williams College | Williamstown | $72,891 | $13,416 |
| 3 | Boston College | Chestnut Hill | $70,033 | $18,000 |
| 4 | Stonehill College | Easton | $63,957 | $25,000 |
| 5 | Boston University | Boston | $63,838 | $26,000 |
| 6 | Merrimack College | North Andover | $62,567 | $27,000 |
| 7 | Assumption University | Worcester | $61,578 | $27,000 |
| 8 | Clark University | Worcester | $61,203 | $26,000 |
| 9 | Western New England University | Springfield | $57,681 | $26,000 |
| 10 | University of Massachusetts-Lowell | Lowell | $57,489 | $25,925 |
| 11 | Worcester State University | Worcester | $57,244 | $24,394 |
| 12 | Lesley University | Cambridge | $56,837 | $23,848 |
| 13 | Regis College | Weston | $55,170 | Not available |
| 14 | Salem State University | Salem | $54,717 | $26,435 |
| 15 | Lasell University | Newton | $54,702 | $27,000 |
| 16 | Westfield State University | Westfield | $54,484 | $27,000 |
| 17 | Wheaton College (Massachusetts) | Norton | $54,483 | $27,000 |
| 18 | Suffolk University | Boston | $54,117 | $27,000 |
| 19 | Framingham State University | Framingham | $53,937 | $26,810 |
| 20 | Bay Path University | Longmeadow | $53,682 | $29,162 |
| 21 | University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth | North Dartmouth | $53,561 | $27,000 |
| 22 | Endicott College | Beverly | $53,380 | $27,000 |
| 23 | American International College | Springfield | $53,219 | $27,000 |
| 24 | Nichols College | Dudley | $52,824 | Not available |
| 25 | University of Massachusetts-Boston | Boston | $52,200 | $26,004 |
| 26 | Bridgewater State University | Bridgewater | $51,939 | $27,000 |
| 27 | Simmons University | Boston | $51,474 | $26,678 |
| 28 | University of Massachusetts-Amherst | Amherst | $51,274 | $26,000 |
| 29 | Curry College | Milton | $50,496 | $27,000 |
| 30 | Fitchburg State University | Fitchburg | $50,046 | $26,125 |
| 31 | Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts | North Adams | $49,826 | $25,824 |
| 32 | Springfield College | Springfield | $49,255 | $26,249 |
| 33 | College of Our Lady of the Elms | Chicopee | $46,976 | $27,000 |
| 34 | Dean College | Franklin | $45,086 | $27,000 |
| 35 | Fisher College | Boston | $41,644 | $27,000 |
This is an observed-outcomes comparison, not a universal quality ranking. Missing and privacy-suppressed programs are excluded.
A quick read on Psychology, General in Massachusetts
What do Psychology, General bachelor's degree graduates earn in Massachusetts?
Across 35 reporting programs, the median observed earnings figure is $54,117 four years after completion.
How much federal debt is reported for these programs?
The median is $26,810 among the 33 programs reporting federal debt.
Which Massachusetts colleges report the highest earnings for this degree?
The table compares the same federal field, credential and earnings year. College of the Holy Cross has the highest reported figure among the programs shown.