Research and Experimental Psychology at Alliant International University-San Diego
San Diego, CA · Master's Degree · about 5 graduates a year
Alliant International University-San Diego graduates in research and experimental psychology earn 84% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Alliant International University-San Diego Compares for Research and Experimental Psychology
All 13 colleges reporting research and experimental psychology earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alliant International University-San Diego San Diego, CA | $116,546 | $106,049 | #1 | $123,985 |
| 2 | New York University New York, NY | $82,490 | $78,513 | #3 | $48,960 |
| 3 | University of Michigan-Ann Arbor Ann Arbor, MI | $75,241 | $79,333 | #2 | — |
| 4 | Kansas State University Manhattan, KS | $74,638 | $77,486 | #4 | — |
| 5 | Teachers College at Columbia University New York, NY | $73,440 | $69,900 | #5 | $54,852 |
| 6 | Fort Hays State University Hays, KS | $66,097 | $68,619 | #6 | — |
| 7 | Texas State University San Marcos, TX | $62,661 | $63,708 | #7 | $41,789 |
| 8 | University of California-Davis Davis, CA | $62,626 | $56,986 | #10 | — |
| 9 | Duquesne University Pittsburgh, PA | $59,911 | $60,930 | #8 | — |
| 10 | The University of Texas at Dallas Richardson, TX | $58,520 | $59,498 | #9 | $51,067 |
Other Majors at Alliant International University-San Diego by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Human Resources Management and Services | $89,459 | $66,109 | #63 of 159 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | $86,459 | $77,101 | #21 of 322 |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | $84,805 | $62,285 | #6 of 302 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $78,738 | $49,210 | #685 of 861 |
| Special Education and Teaching | $77,956 | $63,647 | #34 of 280 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $75,075 | $59,992 | #34 of 380 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | $74,086 | $53,383 | #23 of 204 |
| Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language | $57,443 | — | #30 of 52 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Alliant International University-San Diego research and experimental psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $123,985 one year after graduating and $116,546 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Alliant International University-San Diego rank for research and experimental psychology?
Among 13 colleges reporting earnings for research and experimental psychology graduates, Alliant International University-San Diego ranks #1 by median pay four years after graduation, and #1 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is research and experimental psychology at Alliant International University-San Diego worth it?
Its graduates earn 84% more than the national median for research and experimental psychology ($63,216).
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.
