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Best Schools for Research and Experimental Psychology

Research and Experimental Psychology graduates earn a median of $58,998 within four years of graduating, ranking #222 out of 283 tracked majors — 6% below the median across all fields. There are 91 colleges nationwide with tracked earnings for this major, producing 6,883 recent graduates.

Where you study matters: Dartmouth College graduates earn $99,344 while University of North Alabama graduates earn $33,565 — a $65,779 difference. Factors like location, employer networks, co-op programs, and curriculum focus drive this gap. Across all fields, though, which major you pick separates earnings more than which college does.

Early career salary growth is modest: Research and Experimental Psychology graduates see an average -4% increase between year 1 and year 2 post-graduation, reflecting career advancement and skill development in the first years after college.

91

Schools

$58,998

Avg. 2yr Earnings

#222

of 283 Majors

6,883

Graduates

Public vs Private: Research and Experimental Psychology

Public (51 schools)

$56,395

avg. 2yr earnings

Private (40 schools)

$62,512

avg. 2yr earnings

Private schools produce $6,117 more in early earnings on average for Research and Experimental Psychology graduates. Factor in tuition difference to calculate which offers better ROI.

Research and Experimental Psychology by State

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Top Research and Experimental Psychology Schools by Graduate Earnings

Dartmouth College

Hanover, NH · Private

17 grads · small sample

Acceptance: 6.2%

Columbia University in the City of New York

New York, NY · Private

2yr: $42,682 (79)

1yr: $41,906 (94)

Acceptance: 4.2%

Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus

Atlanta, GA · Public

22 grads · small sample

2yr: $31,839 (11)

1yr: $29,757 (19)

Acceptance: 16.5%

University of Connecticut

Storrs, CT · Public

24 grads · small sample

2yr: $20,349 (14)

1yr: $33,189 (21)

Acceptance: 53.9%

University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus

Waterbury, CT · Public

24 grads · small sample

2yr: $20,349 (14)

1yr: $33,189 (21)

Acceptance: 87.0%

University of Connecticut-Avery Point

Groton, CT · Public

24 grads · small sample

2yr: $20,349 (14)

1yr: $33,189 (21)

Acceptance: 86.5%

University of Connecticut-Stamford

Stamford, CT · Public

24 grads · small sample

2yr: $20,349 (14)

1yr: $33,189 (21)

Acceptance: 80.2%

University of Connecticut-Hartford Campus

Hartford, CT · Public

24 grads · small sample

2yr: $20,349 (14)

1yr: $33,189 (21)

Acceptance: 86.5%

Tufts University

Medford, MA · Private

2yr: $43,798 (16)

1yr: $34,754 (43)

Acceptance: 10.1%

Washington University in St Louis

St. Louis, MO · Private

21 grads · small sample

Acceptance: 12.0%

University of Chicago

Chicago, IL · Private

2yr: $39,015 (20)

1yr: $40,175 (32)

Acceptance: 4.8%

George Washington University

Washington, DC · Private

Acceptance: 43.5%

Harvard University

Cambridge, MA · Private

25 grads · small sample

2yr: $57,318 (45)

1yr: $53,927 (30)

Acceptance: 3.5%

Amherst College

Amherst, MA · Private

28 grads · small sample

2yr: $46,087 (18)

1yr: $41,688 (29)

Acceptance: 9.8%

Brandeis University

Waltham, MA · Private

1yr: $40,643 (38)

Acceptance: 35.3%

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

Ann Arbor, MI · Public

2yr: $30,035 (456)

1yr: $30,126 (500)

Acceptance: 17.9%

Florida Institute of Technology

Melbourne, FL · Private

17 grads · small sample

Acceptance: 62.5%

University of California-Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara, CA · Public

2yr: $30,899 (373)

1yr: $28,978 (465)

Acceptance: 27.8%

Northeastern University

Boston, MA · Private

2yr: $38,018 (49)

1yr: $35,413 (77)

Acceptance: 5.7%

Yale University

New Haven, CT · Private

16 grads · small sample

Acceptance: 4.5%

Barnard College

New York, NY · Private

27 grads · small sample

1yr: $39,384 (20)

Acceptance: 8.0%

Vassar College

Poughkeepsie, NY · Private

1yr: $28,914 (39)

Acceptance: 17.7%

University of Rochester

Rochester, NY · Private

28 grads · small sample

2yr: $32,925 (21)

1yr: $36,115 (37)

Acceptance: 35.9%

University of California-Berkeley

Berkeley, CA · Public

1yr: $30,168 (49)

Acceptance: 11.7%

University of Delaware

Newark, DE · Public

2yr: $29,064 (61)

1yr: $30,180 (173)

Acceptance: 65.1%

Brown University

Providence, RI · Private

27 grads · small sample

1yr: $37,636 (37)

Acceptance: 5.2%

New York University

New York, NY · Private

1yr: $30,912 (147)

Acceptance: 9.4%

Princeton University

Princeton, NJ · Private

18 grads · small sample

2yr: $33,993 (12)

1yr: $45,198 (22)

Acceptance: 4.5%

University of California-San Diego

La Jolla, CA · Public

2yr: $15,817 (15)

1yr: $29,604 (66)

Acceptance: 24.5%

University of Oregon

Eugene, OR · Public

Acceptance: 85.1%

Texas Christian University

Fort Worth, TX · Private

17 grads · small sample

Acceptance: 42.6%

University of California-Los Angeles

Los Angeles, CA · Public

2yr: $24,921 (140)

1yr: $24,474 (219)

Acceptance: 8.7%

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Champaign, IL · Public

1yr: $28,388 (303)

Acceptance: 43.7%

Emmanuel College

Boston, MA · Private

1yr: $34,351 (28)

Acceptance: 80.6%

Rutgers University-Camden

Camden, NJ · Public

25 grads · small sample

2yr: $31,314 (64)

1yr: $32,569 (24)

Acceptance: 77.8%

Rutgers University-New Brunswick

New Brunswick, NJ · Public

25 grads · small sample

2yr: $31,314 (64)

1yr: $32,569 (24)

Acceptance: 65.3%

Rutgers University-Newark

Newark, NJ · Public

25 grads · small sample

2yr: $31,314 (64)

1yr: $32,569 (24)

Acceptance: 78.7%

Grinnell College

Grinnell, IA · Private

23 grads · small sample

Acceptance: 12.7%

University of Washington-Seattle Campus

Seattle, WA · Public

1yr: $34,429 (74)

Acceptance: 42.5%

University of California-Davis

Davis, CA · Public

2yr: $33,157 (585)

1yr: $29,860 (625)

Acceptance: 41.6%

St Olaf College

Northfield, MN · Private

21 grads · small sample

Acceptance: 52.1%

Florida Atlantic University

Boca Raton, FL · Public

2yr: $25,658 (37)

1yr: $21,190 (50)

Acceptance: 73.4%

Niagara University

Niagara University, NY · Private

19 grads · small sample

1yr: $28,915 (18)

Acceptance: 85.3%

Boston University

Boston, MA · Private

2yr: $38,018 (43)

1yr: $34,431 (38)

Acceptance: 10.8%

Eastern Washington University

Cheney, WA · Public

2yr: $25,856 (32)

1yr: $28,605 (42)

Acceptance: 91.8%

Trinity Washington University

Washington, DC · Private

2yr: $37,980 (54)

1yr: $37,867 (82)

Acceptance: 99.2%

Park University

Parkville, MO · Private

2yr: $32,658 (79)

1yr: $33,805 (227)

Acceptance: N/A

Georgia College & State University

Milledgeville, GA · Public

2yr: $29,685 (51)

1yr: $28,274 (77)

Acceptance: 87.8%

University of California-Irvine

Irvine, CA · Public

2yr: $30,024 (325)

1yr: $27,585 (593)

Acceptance: 25.6%

Utica University

Utica, NY · Private

2yr: $30,984 (23)

1yr: $30,805 (20)

Acceptance: 87.2%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best school for Research and Experimental Psychology?

Dartmouth College ranks #1 for Research and Experimental Psychology with median graduate earnings of $99,344 within four years of graduating. There are 91 schools nationwide offering this major with tracked earnings data.

How much do Research and Experimental Psychology graduates earn?

Research and Experimental Psychology graduates earn an average of $58,998 within four years of graduating. This is near the median across all majors. Earnings range from $33,565 to $99,344 depending on the school.

How hard is it to get into a top Research and Experimental Psychology program?

The average acceptance rate across Research and Experimental Psychology programs is 55.4%. The most selective program is at Harvard University with a 3.5% acceptance rate. Competitive programs value strong math/analytical skills and relevant coursework.

Is a public or private school better for Research and Experimental Psychology?

Private Research and Experimental Psychology programs average $62,512 in early earnings vs $56,395 at public schools. Private schools lead in earnings, but cost significantly more — calculate net price before deciding.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings are median 2 years after graduation for bachelor's degree holders, from the field-of-study file last updated June 2026. Institution-level figures elsewhere on the site come from the June 2026 release — Scorecard publishes the two separately.

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