Research and Experimental Psychology at Savannah State University
Savannah, GA · Bachelor's Degree · about 15 graduates a year
Savannah State University graduates in research and experimental psychology earn 13% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 64% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Savannah State University 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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| 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 |
| 65 | Savannah State University Savannah, GA | $48,594 | $50,305 | #57 | $27,763 |
| 66 | Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus University Park, PA | $48,348 | $49,170 | #60 | $34,375 |
| 67 | Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington Abington, PA | $48,348 | $49,170 | #61 | $34,375 |
| 68 | Pennsylvania State University-World Campus University Park, PA | $48,348 | $49,170 | #62 | $34,375 |
Other Majors at Savannah State University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians | $64,798 | $51,654 | #14 of 14 |
| Information Science/Studies | $60,183 | $46,840 | #129 of 148 |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services | $58,382 | $37,751 | #11 of 15 |
| Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians | $55,584 | $26,868 | #45 of 46 |
| Political Science and Government | $53,906 | — | #459 of 565 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $51,430 | $30,195 | #454 of 660 |
| Social Work | $49,360 | — | #303 of 420 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $46,957 | $30,170 | #1134 of 1176 |
| Biology | $45,983 | $26,114 | #773 of 841 |
| Sociology | $43,690 | $28,747 | #408 of 462 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $42,444 | $38,206 | #796 of 796 |
| Marketing | $42,391 | $29,976 | #511 of 516 |
| Journalism | $39,677 | $24,310 | #183 of 187 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies | $39,208 | $23,631 | #57 of 63 |
| Visual and Performing Arts | $33,175 | — | #65 of 68 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Savannah State University research and experimental psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $27,763 one year after graduating and $48,594 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Savannah State University rank for research and experimental psychology?
Among 82 colleges reporting earnings for research and experimental psychology graduates, Savannah State University ranks #65 by median pay four years after graduation, and #57 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is research and experimental psychology at Savannah State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 13% less than the national median for research and experimental psychology ($55,695), and the median federal debt at graduation is $31,031.
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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.