Research and Experimental Psychology: doctoral degree earnings by college

Median earnings of research and experimental psychology graduates (doctoral degree) one year after graduation, at 7 colleges. National median: $76,159, rising to $101,916 after four years.

#CollegeStateEarnings after 1 yrAfter 4 yrsMedian debt
1The University of Tennessee-KnoxvilleTN$91,929——
2Pace UniversityNY$91,120——
3Pennsylvania State University-Main CampusPA$81,836——
4University of California-RiversideCA$76,159$119,816—
5University of Michigan-Ann ArborMI$73,534$101,916—
6University of Nevada-RenoNV$72,382——
7University of California-DavisCA$69,843$106,855—

Earnings are median annual earnings of graduates who received federal financial aid, measured by the U.S. Department of Education. Colleges with too few graduates are not shown.

Frequently asked questions

How much do research and experimental psychology graduates earn?

The median college reports $76,159 in earnings one year after a doctoral degree in research and experimental psychology and $101,916 four years after. The highest is $91,929 at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville.

How much student debt do research and experimental psychology graduates have?

The median federal loan debt for this degree is about $151,153 at the typical college.