Research and Experimental Psychology at Smith College
Northampton, MA · Bachelor's Degree · about 80 graduates a year
Smith College graduates in research and experimental psychology earn 8% 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 Smith 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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| 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 |
| 58 | University of South Carolina-Columbia Columbia, SC | $51,090 | $56,651 | #36 | $29,350 |
| 59 | The University of Texas at Dallas Richardson, TX | $50,248 | $51,087 | #52 | $35,982 |
| 60 | University of Minnesota-Twin Cities Minneapolis, MN | $50,098 | $47,854 | #68 | $31,027 |
Other Majors at Smith College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economics | $88,067 | $71,559 | #115 of 368 |
| Engineering | $86,262 | $53,571 | #37 of 57 |
| Statistics | — | $69,250 | — |
| Political Science and Government | $68,916 | $42,327 | #140 of 565 |
| Computer Science | — | $66,981 | — |
| Biology | $63,133 | $32,747 | #239 of 841 |
| Sociology | $58,664 | $35,252 | #96 of 462 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | $58,304 | $35,407 | #91 of 225 |
| English Language and Literature | $52,938 | $25,023 | #176 of 576 |
| Area Studies | $51,131 | $29,878 | #49 of 70 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $48,183 | $21,648 | #220 of 265 |
| History | $46,960 | $26,131 | #320 of 459 |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies | $46,136 | $19,105 | #79 of 103 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $43,354 | $20,171 | #162 of 423 |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences | — | $36,727 | — |
| Education | — | $33,737 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Smith College research and experimental psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $43,717 one year after graduating and $51,267 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Smith College rank for research and experimental psychology?
Among 82 colleges reporting earnings for research and experimental psychology graduates, Smith College ranks #57 by median pay four years after graduation, and #74 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is research and experimental psychology at Smith College worth it?
Its graduates earn 8% less than the national median for research and experimental psychology ($55,695), and the median federal debt at graduation is $18,114.
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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.