A study released in October of 2009 by the National Professional Science Master's Association (NPSMA) states that the median annual salary of PSM graduates is reported to be $60,000 - $64,999. In addition, "Nearly 20% of PSM graduates report earning more than $90,000 per year."

In addition to salary information, the study also collected data in the areas of Employment Sectors, Job Titles, and Promotions of PSM graduates.