Best psychology graduate programs in Pennsylvania

Psychology master’s graduates in Pennsylvania earn a weighted average salary of $46,525 3 years after graduation, placing them in the bottom 50% nationally.

Our psychology graduate rankings cover 22 of the 35 programs available in Pennsylvania, accounting for 83% of total student graduates. We only include schools with sufficient earnings and/or debt data.

Cost of living is not considered when comparing states.

For more information visit our guide to psychology. Interested in how we rank schools? Review our ranking methodology.

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#1 in Pennsylvania | #80 in Psychology nationally
Economic score 0.69

The Economic Score is the combination of debt-to-earnings ratio and earningsplus. We use the economic score to determine a graduate program’s rank. The lower the economic score the better. For an analysis of how we arrive at the economic score, and a description of our data sources, please visit our methodology page.

Earnings $55,197

Median earnings of all students 3 years after graduating.

Debt to earnings 0.7

The debt-to-earnings ratio is calculated by dividing student debt upon graduation by the annual salary. A debt to earnings ratio of 1 means that annual educational debt is the same as annual earnings.

Debt $38,806

The total debt accrued by the median student at the time of graduation.

#2 in Pennsylvania | #87 in Psychology nationally

Drexel University

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Economic score 0.72

The Economic Score is the combination of debt-to-earnings ratio and earningsplus. We use the economic score to determine a graduate program’s rank. The lower the economic score the better. For an analysis of how we arrive at the economic score, and a description of our data sources, please visit our methodology page.

Earnings $55,212

Median earnings of all students 3 years after graduating.

Debt to earnings 0.8

The debt-to-earnings ratio is calculated by dividing student debt upon graduation by the annual salary. A debt to earnings ratio of 1 means that annual educational debt is the same as annual earnings.

Debt $46,562

The total debt accrued by the median student at the time of graduation.

#3 in Pennsylvania | #118 in Psychology nationally
Economic score 0.86

The Economic Score is the combination of debt-to-earnings ratio and earningsplus. We use the economic score to determine a graduate program’s rank. The lower the economic score the better. For an analysis of how we arrive at the economic score, and a description of our data sources, please visit our methodology page.

Earnings $45,696

Median earnings of all students 3 years after graduating.

Debt to earnings 0.8

The debt-to-earnings ratio is calculated by dividing student debt upon graduation by the annual salary. A debt to earnings ratio of 1 means that annual educational debt is the same as annual earnings.

Debt $38,108

The total debt accrued by the median student at the time of graduation.

#4 in Pennsylvania | #131 in Psychology nationally

Arcadia University

Glenside, Pennsylvania

Economic score 0.90

The Economic Score is the combination of debt-to-earnings ratio and earningsplus. We use the economic score to determine a graduate program’s rank. The lower the economic score the better. For an analysis of how we arrive at the economic score, and a description of our data sources, please visit our methodology page.

Earnings $43,369

Median earnings of all students 3 years after graduating.

Debt to earnings 0.8

The debt-to-earnings ratio is calculated by dividing student debt upon graduation by the annual salary. A debt to earnings ratio of 1 means that annual educational debt is the same as annual earnings.

Debt $35,820

The total debt accrued by the median student at the time of graduation.

#5 in Pennsylvania | #147 in Psychology nationally

Temple University

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Economic score 0.95

The Economic Score is the combination of debt-to-earnings ratio and earningsplus. We use the economic score to determine a graduate program’s rank. The lower the economic score the better. For an analysis of how we arrive at the economic score, and a description of our data sources, please visit our methodology page.

Earnings $50,633

Median earnings of all students 3 years after graduating.

Debt to earnings 1.0

The debt-to-earnings ratio is calculated by dividing student debt upon graduation by the annual salary. A debt to earnings ratio of 1 means that annual educational debt is the same as annual earnings.

Debt $52,500

The total debt accrued by the median student at the time of graduation.

#6 in Pennsylvania | #168 in Psychology nationally

Eastern University

Saint Davids, Pennsylvania

Economic score 1.05

The Economic Score is the combination of debt-to-earnings ratio and earningsplus. We use the economic score to determine a graduate program’s rank. The lower the economic score the better. For an analysis of how we arrive at the economic score, and a description of our data sources, please visit our methodology page.

Earnings $51,871

Median earnings of all students 3 years after graduating.

Debt to earnings 1.2

The debt-to-earnings ratio is calculated by dividing student debt upon graduation by the annual salary. A debt to earnings ratio of 1 means that annual educational debt is the same as annual earnings.

Debt $59,735

The total debt accrued by the median student at the time of graduation.

#7 in Pennsylvania | #179 in Psychology nationally
Economic score 1.09

The Economic Score is the combination of debt-to-earnings ratio and earningsplus. We use the economic score to determine a graduate program’s rank. The lower the economic score the better. For an analysis of how we arrive at the economic score, and a description of our data sources, please visit our methodology page.

Earnings $46,183

Median earnings of all students 3 years after graduating.

Debt to earnings 0.9

The debt-to-earnings ratio is calculated by dividing student debt upon graduation by the annual salary. A debt to earnings ratio of 1 means that annual educational debt is the same as annual earnings.

Debt $42,832

The total debt accrued by the median student at the time of graduation.

#8 in Pennsylvania | #182 in Psychology nationally

Rosemont College

Rosemont, Pennsylvania

Economic score 1.12

The Economic Score is the combination of debt-to-earnings ratio and earningsplus. We use the economic score to determine a graduate program’s rank. The lower the economic score the better. For an analysis of how we arrive at the economic score, and a description of our data sources, please visit our methodology page.

Earnings $46,878

Median earnings of all students 3 years after graduating.

Debt to earnings 1.1

The debt-to-earnings ratio is calculated by dividing student debt upon graduation by the annual salary. A debt to earnings ratio of 1 means that annual educational debt is the same as annual earnings.

Debt $52,287

The total debt accrued by the median student at the time of graduation.

#9 in Pennsylvania | #187 in Psychology nationally

University of Scranton

Scranton, Pennsylvania

Economic score 1.15

The Economic Score is the combination of debt-to-earnings ratio and earningsplus. We use the economic score to determine a graduate program’s rank. The lower the economic score the better. For an analysis of how we arrive at the economic score, and a description of our data sources, please visit our methodology page.

Earnings $46,774

Median earnings of all students 3 years after graduating.

Debt to earnings 1.1

The debt-to-earnings ratio is calculated by dividing student debt upon graduation by the annual salary. A debt to earnings ratio of 1 means that annual educational debt is the same as annual earnings.

Debt $53,116

The total debt accrued by the median student at the time of graduation.

#10 in Pennsylvania | #189 in Psychology nationally

Waynesburg University

Waynesburg, Pennsylvania

Economic score 1.16

The Economic Score is the combination of debt-to-earnings ratio and earningsplus. We use the economic score to determine a graduate program’s rank. The lower the economic score the better. For an analysis of how we arrive at the economic score, and a description of our data sources, please visit our methodology page.

Earnings $40,521

Median earnings of all students 3 years after graduating.

Debt to earnings 1.0

The debt-to-earnings ratio is calculated by dividing student debt upon graduation by the annual salary. A debt to earnings ratio of 1 means that annual educational debt is the same as annual earnings.

Debt $40,632

The total debt accrued by the median student at the time of graduation.

#11 in Pennsylvania | #192 in Psychology nationally

Holy Family University

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Economic score 1.17

The Economic Score is the combination of debt-to-earnings ratio and earningsplus. We use the economic score to determine a graduate program’s rank. The lower the economic score the better. For an analysis of how we arrive at the economic score, and a description of our data sources, please visit our methodology page.

Earnings $49,504

Median earnings of all students 3 years after graduating.

Debt to earnings 1.3

The debt-to-earnings ratio is calculated by dividing student debt upon graduation by the annual salary. A debt to earnings ratio of 1 means that annual educational debt is the same as annual earnings.

Debt $62,627

The total debt accrued by the median student at the time of graduation.

#12 in Pennsylvania | #198 in Psychology nationally

Geneva College

Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania

Economic score 1.21

The Economic Score is the combination of debt-to-earnings ratio and earningsplus. We use the economic score to determine a graduate program’s rank. The lower the economic score the better. For an analysis of how we arrive at the economic score, and a description of our data sources, please visit our methodology page.

Earnings $40,001

Median earnings of all students 3 years after graduating.

Debt to earnings 1.0

The debt-to-earnings ratio is calculated by dividing student debt upon graduation by the annual salary. A debt to earnings ratio of 1 means that annual educational debt is the same as annual earnings.

Debt $41,000

The total debt accrued by the median student at the time of graduation.

#13 in Pennsylvania | #201 in Psychology nationally

Immaculata University

Immaculata, Pennsylvania

Economic score 1.21

The Economic Score is the combination of debt-to-earnings ratio and earningsplus. We use the economic score to determine a graduate program’s rank. The lower the economic score the better. For an analysis of how we arrive at the economic score, and a description of our data sources, please visit our methodology page.

Earnings $48,646

Median earnings of all students 3 years after graduating.

Debt to earnings 1.3

The debt-to-earnings ratio is calculated by dividing student debt upon graduation by the annual salary. A debt to earnings ratio of 1 means that annual educational debt is the same as annual earnings.

Debt $61,500

The total debt accrued by the median student at the time of graduation.

#14 in Pennsylvania | #202 in Psychology nationally
Economic score 1.21

The Economic Score is the combination of debt-to-earnings ratio and earningsplus. We use the economic score to determine a graduate program’s rank. The lower the economic score the better. For an analysis of how we arrive at the economic score, and a description of our data sources, please visit our methodology page.

Earnings $43,499

Median earnings of all students 3 years after graduating.

Debt to earnings 1.1

The debt-to-earnings ratio is calculated by dividing student debt upon graduation by the annual salary. A debt to earnings ratio of 1 means that annual educational debt is the same as annual earnings.

Debt $49,018

The total debt accrued by the median student at the time of graduation.

#15 in Pennsylvania | #221 in Psychology nationally
Economic score 1.33

The Economic Score is the combination of debt-to-earnings ratio and earningsplus. We use the economic score to determine a graduate program’s rank. The lower the economic score the better. For an analysis of how we arrive at the economic score, and a description of our data sources, please visit our methodology page.

Earnings $42,964

Median earnings of all students 3 years after graduating.

Debt to earnings 1.2

The debt-to-earnings ratio is calculated by dividing student debt upon graduation by the annual salary. A debt to earnings ratio of 1 means that annual educational debt is the same as annual earnings.

Debt $53,473

The total debt accrued by the median student at the time of graduation.

#16 in Pennsylvania | #225 in Psychology nationally

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania

Slippery Rock, Pennsylvania

Economic score 1.36

The Economic Score is the combination of debt-to-earnings ratio and earningsplus. We use the economic score to determine a graduate program’s rank. The lower the economic score the better. For an analysis of how we arrive at the economic score, and a description of our data sources, please visit our methodology page.

Earnings $41,430

Median earnings of all students 3 years after graduating.

Debt to earnings 1.2

The debt-to-earnings ratio is calculated by dividing student debt upon graduation by the annual salary. A debt to earnings ratio of 1 means that annual educational debt is the same as annual earnings.

Debt $50,800

The total debt accrued by the median student at the time of graduation.

#17 in Pennsylvania | #233 in Psychology nationally

University of Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Economic score 1.43

The Economic Score is the combination of debt-to-earnings ratio and earningsplus. We use the economic score to determine a graduate program’s rank. The lower the economic score the better. For an analysis of how we arrive at the economic score, and a description of our data sources, please visit our methodology page.

Earnings $57,163

Median earnings of all students 3 years after graduating.

Debt to earnings 1.7

The debt-to-earnings ratio is calculated by dividing student debt upon graduation by the annual salary. A debt to earnings ratio of 1 means that annual educational debt is the same as annual earnings.

Debt $98,458

The total debt accrued by the median student at the time of graduation.

#18 in Pennsylvania | #243 in Psychology nationally

La Salle University

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Economic score 1.50

The Economic Score is the combination of debt-to-earnings ratio and earningsplus. We use the economic score to determine a graduate program’s rank. The lower the economic score the better. For an analysis of how we arrive at the economic score, and a description of our data sources, please visit our methodology page.

Earnings $46,156

Median earnings of all students 3 years after graduating.

Debt to earnings 1.5

The debt-to-earnings ratio is calculated by dividing student debt upon graduation by the annual salary. A debt to earnings ratio of 1 means that annual educational debt is the same as annual earnings.

Debt $68,348

The total debt accrued by the median student at the time of graduation.

#19 in Pennsylvania | #244 in Psychology nationally

Chestnut Hill College

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Economic score 1.50

The Economic Score is the combination of debt-to-earnings ratio and earningsplus. We use the economic score to determine a graduate program’s rank. The lower the economic score the better. For an analysis of how we arrive at the economic score, and a description of our data sources, please visit our methodology page.

Earnings $40,934

Median earnings of all students 3 years after graduating.

Debt to earnings 1.3

The debt-to-earnings ratio is calculated by dividing student debt upon graduation by the annual salary. A debt to earnings ratio of 1 means that annual educational debt is the same as annual earnings.

Debt $54,061

The total debt accrued by the median student at the time of graduation.

#20 in Pennsylvania | #251 in Psychology nationally

Chatham University

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Economic score 1.62

The Economic Score is the combination of debt-to-earnings ratio and earningsplus. We use the economic score to determine a graduate program’s rank. The lower the economic score the better. For an analysis of how we arrive at the economic score, and a description of our data sources, please visit our methodology page.

Earnings $40,717

Median earnings of all students 3 years after graduating.

Debt to earnings 1.4

The debt-to-earnings ratio is calculated by dividing student debt upon graduation by the annual salary. A debt to earnings ratio of 1 means that annual educational debt is the same as annual earnings.

Debt $56,627

The total debt accrued by the median student at the time of graduation.

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How long does it take to pay down debt in psychology in Pennsylvania?

Years

1.3 years

The average debt accrued from a master's degree in psychology is covered by average graduate earnings in 1.3 years.

How much do graduates with a master's degree in psychology earn in Pennsylvania?

Salary

$46,525

The median master's degree in psychology graduate earns $46,525 3 years after graduating.

How much does a master's degree in psychology cost in Pennsylvania?

Net cost

$24,687

The average annual cost of a master's degree in psychology is $24,687. This is the net cost and considers only students that have received Title IV funds.

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