Research and Experimental Psychology at University of California-Riverside
Riverside, CA · Bachelor's Degree · about 597 graduates a year
University of California-Riverside graduates in research and experimental psychology earn 10% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 36% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of California-Riverside Compares for Research and Experimental Psychology
All 82 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 | Dartmouth College Hanover, NH | $99,344 | $91,506 | #1 | $42,947 |
| 2 | Columbia University in the City of New York New York, NY | $86,946 | $82,755 | #3 | $53,156 |
| 3 | Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus Atlanta, GA | $83,012 | $85,934 | #2 | — |
| 4 | University of Connecticut Storrs, CT | $80,873 | $72,812 | #5 | — |
| 5 | University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus Waterbury, CT | $80,873 | $72,812 | #6 | — |
| 6 | University of Connecticut-Avery Point Groton, CT | $80,873 | $72,812 | #7 | — |
| 7 | University of Connecticut-Stamford Stamford, CT | $80,873 | $72,812 | #8 | — |
| 8 | University of Connecticut-Hartford Campus Hartford, CT | $80,873 | $72,812 | #9 | — |
| 9 | Tufts University Medford, MA | $79,571 | $70,071 | #13 | $56,504 |
| 10 | Washington University in St Louis Saint Louis, MO | $75,261 | $80,696 | #4 | $37,377 |
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| 58 | University of South Carolina-Columbia Columbia, SC | $51,090 | $56,651 | #36 | $29,350 |
| 59 | The University of Texas at Dallas Richardson, TX | $50,248 | $51,087 | #52 | $35,982 |
| 60 | University of Minnesota-Twin Cities Minneapolis, MN | $50,098 | $47,854 | #68 | $31,027 |
| 61 | University of California-Riverside Riverside, CA | $49,947 | $45,448 | #73 | $25,654 |
| 62 | Northwest Missouri State University Maryville, MO | $49,872 | $53,473 | #43 | $35,556 |
| 63 | Mount Saint Mary's University Los Angeles, CA | $49,222 | $44,789 | #75 | — |
| 64 | Metropolitan State University of Denver Denver, CO | $48,655 | $45,502 | #72 | $39,955 |
Other Research and Experimental Psychology Credentials at University of California-Riverside
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doctoral Degree | — | $119,816 | — |
Other Majors at University of California-Riverside by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of California-Riverside research and experimental psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $25,654 one year after graduating and $49,947 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of California-Riverside rank for research and experimental psychology?
Among 82 colleges reporting earnings for research and experimental psychology graduates, University of California-Riverside ranks #61 by median pay four years after graduation, and #73 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is research and experimental psychology at University of California-Riverside worth it?
Its graduates earn 10% less than the national median for research and experimental psychology ($55,695), and the median federal debt at graduation is $17,746.
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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.