Research and Experimental Psychology at Purdue University-Main Campus
West Lafayette, IN · Bachelor's Degree · about 318 graduates a year
Purdue University-Main Campus graduates in research and experimental psychology earn 6% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 35% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Purdue University-Main Campus 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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| 51 | Utica University Utica, NY | $53,457 | $50,880 | #53 | $31,695 |
| 52 | Kansas State University Manhattan, KS | $53,337 | $55,372 | #41 | $36,257 |
| 53 | Wellesley College Wellesley, MA | $52,538 | $46,265 | #70 | $36,283 |
| 54 | Purdue University-Main Campus West Lafayette, IN | $52,170 | $55,969 | #38 | $31,172 |
| 55 | Colorado Christian University Lakewood, CO | $52,153 | $48,773 | #64 | $33,134 |
| 56 | Canisius University Buffalo, NY | $51,532 | $49,048 | #63 | $29,333 |
| 57 | Smith College Northampton, MA | $51,267 | $45,146 | #74 | $43,717 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Purdue University-Main Campus research and experimental psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $31,172 one year after graduating and $52,170 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Purdue University-Main Campus rank for research and experimental psychology?
Among 82 colleges reporting earnings for research and experimental psychology graduates, Purdue University-Main Campus ranks #54 by median pay four years after graduation, and #38 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is research and experimental psychology at Purdue University-Main Campus worth it?
Its graduates earn 6% less than the national median for research and experimental psychology ($55,695), and the median federal debt at graduation is $18,500.
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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.