Research and Experimental Psychology at University of California-Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA · Bachelor's Degree · about 650 graduates a year
University of California-Santa Barbara graduates in research and experimental psychology earn 19% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 22% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of California-Santa Barbara 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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| 15 | Brandeis University Waltham, MA | $67,838 | $59,738 | #27 | $37,494 |
| 16 | University of Michigan-Ann Arbor Ann Arbor, MI | $67,537 | $71,210 | #12 | $31,568 |
| 17 | Florida Institute of Technology Melbourne, FL | $66,923 | $71,231 | #11 | — |
| 18 | University of California-Santa Barbara Santa Barbara, CA | $66,171 | $60,211 | #26 | $34,431 |
| 19 | Northeastern University Boston, MA | $66,130 | $58,234 | #33 | $38,463 |
| 20 | Northeastern University Professional Programs Boston, MA | $66,130 | $58,234 | #34 | $38,463 |
| 21 | Yale University New Haven, CT | $65,752 | $59,198 | #29 | $47,874 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of California-Santa Barbara research and experimental psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $34,431 one year after graduating and $66,171 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of California-Santa Barbara rank for research and experimental psychology?
Among 82 colleges reporting earnings for research and experimental psychology graduates, University of California-Santa Barbara ranks #18 by median pay four years after graduation, and #26 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is research and experimental psychology at University of California-Santa Barbara worth it?
Its graduates earn 19% more than the national median for research and experimental psychology ($55,695), and the median federal debt at graduation is $14,500.
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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.