Psychology, General master's degree programs in New Jersey

Compare 5 reporting programs using the same federal field and master's degree credential definition. Earnings are observed four years after completion.

5Programs reporting earnings

$79,478Median year-4 earnings

Not availableMedian federal debt

0Programs reporting debt

OUTCOME SPREAD

Highest reported earnings in New Jersey

Each bar uses the same field, credential, state and earnings year.

1Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan CampusTeaneck · Debt not reported$86,294 2Rutgers University-NewarkNewark · Debt not reported$79,478 3Rutgers University-New BrunswickNew Brunswick · Debt not reported$79,478 4Rutgers University-CamdenCamden · Debt not reported$79,478 5Kean UniversityUnion · Debt not reported$60,023

CAREER CONTEXT IN NJ

What related occupations pay in New Jersey

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: $161,510
Middle 50% wage range: $113,930–$203,960
State employment: 30,270
Projected growth: +4.9%
Annual openings: 100,900

10th–90th percentile: $82,500–$273,400

19-3039Psychologists, All Other

State median wage: $132,220
Middle 50% wage range: $99,160–$132,220
State employment: 370
Projected growth: +2.3%
Annual openings: 3,500

10th–90th percentile: $96,700–$153,150

19-3033Clinical and Counseling Psychologists

State median wage: $127,090
Middle 50% wage range: $64,780–$166,490
State employment: 2,700
Projected growth: +11.7%
Annual openings: 4,100

10th–90th percentile: $57,180–$224,050

25-1066Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary

State median wage: $80,790
Middle 50% wage range: $63,450–$126,340
State employment: 1,630
Projected growth: +4.0%
Annual openings: 3,700

10th–90th percentile: $32,730–$163,560

19-4061Social Science Research Assistants

State median wage: $62,760
Middle 50% wage range: $49,390–$85,270
State employment: 370
Projected growth: +5.0%
Annual openings: 4,900

10th–90th percentile: $37,960–$105,390

Career wages and employment are BLS estimates for everyone working in each occupation in New Jersey; 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	Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus	Teaneck	$86,294	Not available
2	Rutgers University-Newark	Newark	$79,478	Not available
3	Rutgers University-New Brunswick	New Brunswick	$79,478	Not available
4	Rutgers University-Camden	Camden	$79,478	Not available
5	Kean University	Union	$60,023	Not available

This is an observed-outcomes comparison, not a universal quality ranking. Missing and privacy-suppressed programs are excluded.

QUESTIONS ANSWERED

A quick read on Psychology, General in New Jersey

What do Psychology, General master's degree graduates earn in New Jersey?

Across 5 reporting programs, the median observed earnings figure is $79,478 four years after completion.

How much federal debt is reported for these programs?

The current federal release does not contain enough reportable debt figures for this comparison.

Which New Jersey colleges report the highest earnings for this degree?

The table compares the same federal field, credential and earnings year. Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus has the highest reported figure among the programs shown.