Research and Experimental Psychology at Murray State University
Murray, KY · Bachelor's Degree · about 67 graduates a year
Murray State University 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 46% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Murray 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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| 73 | Northeastern State University Tahlequah, OK | $46,102 | $51,762 | #51 | $32,440 |
| 74 | University of North Florida Jacksonville, FL | $45,521 | $48,451 | #66 | $30,816 |
| 75 | Pennsylvania Western University California, PA | $45,300 | $46,071 | #71 | $33,330 |
| 76 | Murray State University Murray, KY | $44,800 | $50,727 | #55 | $23,674 |
| 77 | Westminster University Salt Lake City, UT | $44,695 | $42,360 | #78 | $35,127 |
| 78 | Purdue University Fort Wayne Fort Wayne, IN | $44,533 | $47,776 | #69 | $32,031 |
| 79 | Truman State University Kirksville, MO | $41,487 | $44,483 | #76 | $28,801 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Murray State University research and experimental psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $23,674 one year after graduating and $44,800 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Murray State University rank for research and experimental psychology?
Among 82 colleges reporting earnings for research and experimental psychology graduates, Murray State University ranks #76 by median pay four years after graduation, and #55 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is research and experimental psychology at Murray State University 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 $20,500.
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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.