Research and Experimental Psychology at University of North Georgia

Dahlonega, GA · Bachelor's Degree · about 133 graduates a year

$30,389
Median pay 1 year after graduating
$47,919
Median pay 4 years after graduating
$55,695
National median for this major (4 yrs)
#69 of 82
Rank by pay
#58 of 82
Rank, wage-adjusted
$21,000
Median federal debt

University of North Georgia graduates in research and experimental psychology earn 14% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 44% of one year’s pay at that point.

How University of North Georgia 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.

#College4 yrs afterWage-adjustedAdj. rank1 yr after
1Dartmouth College Hanover, NH$99,344$91,506#1$42,947
2Columbia University in the City of New York New York, NY$86,946$82,755#3$53,156
3Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus Atlanta, GA$83,012$85,934#2—
4University of Connecticut Storrs, CT$80,873$72,812#5—
5University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus Waterbury, CT$80,873$72,812#6—
6University of Connecticut-Avery Point Groton, CT$80,873$72,812#7—
7University of Connecticut-Stamford Stamford, CT$80,873$72,812#8—
8University of Connecticut-Hartford Campus Hartford, CT$80,873$72,812#9—
9Tufts University Medford, MA$79,571$70,071#13$56,504
10Washington University in St Louis Saint Louis, MO$75,261$80,696#4$37,377
…
66Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus University Park, PA$48,348$49,170#60$34,375
67Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington Abington, PA$48,348$49,170#61$34,375
68Pennsylvania State University-World Campus University Park, PA$48,348$49,170#62$34,375
69University of North Georgia Dahlonega, GA$47,919$49,606#58$30,389
70Bay Path University Longmeadow, MA$47,544$41,867#79$23,898
71California State University-San Bernardino San Bernardino, CA$47,408$43,138#77$26,697
72University of Central Missouri Warrensburg, MO$47,390$50,812#54$34,822

Other Majors at University of North Georgia by Graduate Pay

Major4 yrs after1 yr afterRank in major
Computer and Information Sciences$90,765$54,133#188 of 459
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$81,887$75,412#649 of 966
Information Science/Studies$77,821$50,539#93 of 148
Mathematics$73,220$45,533#125 of 309
Accounting and Related Services$70,468$49,588#471 of 796
International Relations and National Security Studies$67,692$43,564#52 of 118
Finance and Financial Management Services$67,554$51,044#366 of 452
Business Administration, Management and Operations$63,973$47,444#629 of 1176
Marketing$61,155$43,504#377 of 516
Chemistry$60,064—#160 of 209
Political Science and Government$59,993$37,227#324 of 565
Legal Support Services$58,720—#7 of 32
Natural Resources Conservation and Research$58,403$44,124#84 of 265
Criminal Justice and Corrections$57,813$41,598#219 of 660
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions$57,405—#190 of 253
Biology$54,272$31,007#549 of 841
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness$53,294$36,740#309 of 610
Communication and Media Studies$51,131$38,237#410 of 660
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas$50,811$42,102#177 of 345
Special Education and Teaching$50,673—#98 of 177
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods$50,102$46,099#236 of 680
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities$48,699$37,981#326 of 476
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management—$46,808—
English Language and Literature$45,047$35,733#413 of 576
Sociology$44,176$30,576#398 of 462
Human Services$43,810$34,032#73 of 94
Fine and Studio Arts$42,745$23,530#182 of 423
Design and Applied Arts$42,675$26,823#247 of 299
History$42,437$38,226#414 of 459
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication$37,608$21,149#151 of 158

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do University of North Georgia research and experimental psychology graduates make?

Graduates earn a median $30,389 one year after graduating and $47,919 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

How does University of North Georgia rank for research and experimental psychology?

Among 82 colleges reporting earnings for research and experimental psychology graduates, University of North Georgia ranks #69 by median pay four years after graduation, and #58 after adjusting for state wage levels.

Is research and experimental psychology at University of North Georgia worth it?

Its graduates earn 14% less than the national median for research and experimental psychology ($55,695), and the median federal debt at graduation is $21,000.

← All data for University of North Georgia · Methodology

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.