Research and Experimental Psychology at University of California-San Diego
La Jolla, CA · Bachelor's Degree · about 103 graduates a year
University of California-San Diego graduates in research and experimental psychology earn 13% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 23% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of California-San Diego 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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| 27 | Brown University Providence, RI | $63,415 | $62,457 | #18 | $39,493 |
| 28 | New York University New York, NY | $63,315 | $60,263 | #25 | $37,512 |
| 29 | Princeton University Princeton, NJ | $63,216 | $55,484 | #40 | $47,050 |
| 30 | University of California-San Diego La Jolla, CA | $63,130 | $57,444 | #35 | $23,420 |
| 31 | University of Oregon Eugene, OR | $62,255 | $62,622 | #16 | — |
| 32 | Texas Christian University Fort Worth, TX | $61,190 | $62,212 | #19 | — |
| 33 | University of California-Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | $61,134 | $55,628 | #39 | $27,748 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of California-San Diego research and experimental psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $23,420 one year after graduating and $63,130 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of California-San Diego rank for research and experimental psychology?
Among 82 colleges reporting earnings for research and experimental psychology graduates, University of California-San Diego ranks #30 by median pay four years after graduation, and #35 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is research and experimental psychology at University of California-San Diego worth it?
Its graduates earn 13% more than the national median for research and experimental psychology ($55,695), and the median federal debt at graduation is $14,814.
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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.