Research and Experimental Psychology at Grinnell College
Grinnell, IA · Bachelor's Degree · about 24 graduates a year
Grinnell College graduates in research and experimental psychology earn 4% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 31% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Grinnell College 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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| 36 | Rutgers University-Camden Camden, NJ | $59,913 | $52,585 | #47 | — |
| 37 | Rutgers University-New Brunswick New Brunswick, NJ | $59,913 | $52,585 | #48 | — |
| 38 | Rutgers University-Newark Newark, NJ | $59,913 | $52,585 | #49 | — |
| 39 | Grinnell College Grinnell, IA | $57,752 | $60,748 | #24 | $28,507 |
| 40 | University of Washington-Seattle Campus Seattle, WA | $57,718 | $53,088 | #45 | $34,715 |
| 41 | University of California-Davis Davis, CA | $57,378 | $52,210 | #50 | $32,301 |
| 42 | St Olaf College Northfield, MN | $56,282 | $53,761 | #42 | $35,070 |
Other Majors at Grinnell College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economics | $110,724 | $46,791 | #48 of 368 |
| Computer Science | $109,892 | $84,449 | #114 of 349 |
| Political Science and Government | $68,518 | $36,662 | #147 of 565 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $59,638 | — | #98 of 476 |
| Biology | $56,275 | $37,170 | #480 of 841 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | $54,983 | $28,691 | #132 of 225 |
| History | $54,703 | $39,687 | #135 of 459 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology | $53,105 | $38,598 | #100 of 110 |
| English Language and Literature | $36,854 | — | #544 of 576 |
| Sociology | — | $28,216 | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts | — | $20,111 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Grinnell College research and experimental psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $28,507 one year after graduating and $57,752 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Grinnell College rank for research and experimental psychology?
Among 82 colleges reporting earnings for research and experimental psychology graduates, Grinnell College ranks #39 by median pay four years after graduation, and #24 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is research and experimental psychology at Grinnell College worth it?
Its graduates earn 4% more than the national median for research and experimental psychology ($55,695), and the median federal debt at graduation is $17,702.
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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.