Is your future salary worth the time in school?
After graduation, social psychology graduates typically earn high salaries compared to the national average. Top earners make $93,839, while the bottom 20% make closer to $36,528. The median grad salary is $58,547.
Social Psychology graduate salaries over time
The typical early career salary for someone with a bachelor’s degree in social psychology is $29,576, and within five years of graduation, this average salary goes up to $42,405.
This chart maps the average workforce wage by years of experience:
Wage ($USD)
Wage Range Median Wage
Years of work experience
Pro tip
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