Research and Experimental Psychology at Amherst College
Amherst, MA · Bachelor's Degree · about 66 graduates a year
Amherst College graduates in research and experimental psychology earn 24% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 16% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Amherst 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 |
| 11 | University of Chicago Chicago, IL | $73,483 | $72,197 | #10 | $31,986 |
| 12 | George Washington University Washington, DC | $72,325 | $63,375 | #14 | $37,906 |
| 13 | Harvard University Cambridge, MA | $70,167 | $61,789 | #22 | $41,501 |
| 14 | Amherst College Amherst, MA | $69,204 | $60,941 | #23 | $45,786 |
| 15 | Brandeis University Waltham, MA | $67,838 | $59,738 | #27 | $37,494 |
| 16 | University of Michigan-Ann Arbor Ann Arbor, MI | $67,537 | $71,210 | #12 | $31,568 |
| 17 | Florida Institute of Technology Melbourne, FL | $66,923 | $71,231 | #11 | — |
Other Majors at Amherst College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $142,680 | $100,596 | #40 of 349 |
| Economics | $141,730 | $90,568 | #10 of 368 |
| Mathematics | $124,324 | $78,500 | #11 of 309 |
| History | $103,601 | $56,444 | #4 of 459 |
| Area Studies | $68,618 | $49,149 | #14 of 70 |
| English Language and Literature | $65,195 | $41,979 | #26 of 576 |
| Political Science and Government | $63,754 | $61,125 | #237 of 565 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | $60,212 | $49,322 | #73 of 225 |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies | — | $40,120 | — |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences | — | $38,387 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Amherst College research and experimental psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $45,786 one year after graduating and $69,204 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Amherst College rank for research and experimental psychology?
Among 82 colleges reporting earnings for research and experimental psychology graduates, Amherst College ranks #14 by median pay four years after graduation, and #23 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is research and experimental psychology at Amherst College worth it?
Its graduates earn 24% more than the national median for research and experimental psychology ($55,695), and the median federal debt at graduation is $10,800.
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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.