Research and Experimental Psychology at Purdue University Fort Wayne

Fort Wayne, IN · Bachelor's Degree · about 55 graduates a year

$32,031
Median pay 1 year after graduating
$44,533
Median pay 4 years after graduating
$55,695
National median for this major (4 yrs)
#78 of 82
Rank by pay
#69 of 82
Rank, wage-adjusted
$17,488
Median federal debt

Purdue University Fort Wayne graduates in research and experimental psychology earn 20% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 39% of one year’s pay at that point.

How Purdue University Fort Wayne 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
…
75Pennsylvania Western University California, PA$45,300$46,071#71$33,330
76Murray State University Murray, KY$44,800$50,727#55$23,674
77Westminster University Salt Lake City, UT$44,695$42,360#78$35,127
78Purdue University Fort Wayne Fort Wayne, IN$44,533$47,776#69$32,031
79Truman State University Kirksville, MO$41,487$44,483#76$28,801
80Mount St. Mary's University Emmitsburg, MD$40,480$35,526#82$34,454
81Metropolitan State University Saint Paul, MN$40,230$38,428#80$36,600

Other Majors at Purdue University Fort Wayne by Graduate Pay

Major4 yrs after1 yr afterRank in major
Computer Science$101,396$61,354#161 of 349
Mechanical Engineering$85,075$64,534#293 of 318
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians$81,259$65,385#33 of 61
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$74,918$70,046#884 of 966
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management$73,576$50,248#66 of 99
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician$72,564$58,954#41 of 43
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions$70,428$51,836#119 of 253
Computer and Information Sciences$69,013—#388 of 459
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering—$67,236—
Business/Commerce$63,627$46,950#171 of 271
Business Administration, Management and Operations$60,816$42,902#767 of 1176
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions$57,814$51,095#72 of 76
Public Administration$53,257$34,780#43 of 47
Biology$50,366—#677 of 841
Psychology$49,582—#535 of 1027
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services$47,614—#208 of 215
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas$46,723$43,576#280 of 345
Communication and Media Studies$46,619$39,712#536 of 660
Criminal Justice and Corrections$46,046$36,059#593 of 660
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods$45,525$41,090#467 of 680
Hospitality Administration/Management$44,909$34,013#123 of 137
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities$44,299$39,564#391 of 476
Design and Applied Arts$44,227$27,517#237 of 299
Mathematics—$43,893—
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions$42,133$34,603#44 of 50
Music$38,682—#211 of 268
English Language and Literature$38,113$24,853#533 of 576
Fine and Studio Arts$37,718$27,775#304 of 423
Sociology—$27,749—

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do Purdue University Fort Wayne research and experimental psychology graduates make?

Graduates earn a median $32,031 one year after graduating and $44,533 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

How does Purdue University Fort Wayne rank for research and experimental psychology?

Among 82 colleges reporting earnings for research and experimental psychology graduates, Purdue University Fort Wayne ranks #78 by median pay four years after graduation, and #69 after adjusting for state wage levels.

Is research and experimental psychology at Purdue University Fort Wayne worth it?

Its graduates earn 20% less than the national median for research and experimental psychology ($55,695), and the median federal debt at graduation is $17,488.

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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.