Research and Experimental Psychology at Wellesley College
Wellesley, MA · Bachelor's Degree · about 68 graduates a year
Wellesley College 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 22% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Wellesley 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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| 50 | University of California-Irvine Irvine, CA | $54,323 | $49,430 | #59 | $29,830 |
| 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 |
Other Majors at Wellesley College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | $177,213 | $100,644 | #7 of 459 |
| Economics | $121,787 | $86,367 | #29 of 368 |
| Computer Software and Media Applications | $98,816 | — | #5 of 54 |
| Political Science and Government | $72,830 | $50,214 | #91 of 565 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | $65,036 | $36,776 | #39 of 225 |
| English Language and Literature | $59,865 | $38,376 | #58 of 576 |
| Biology | $58,285 | $36,621 | #407 of 841 |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences | — | $44,687 | — |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies | — | $43,926 | — |
| Area Studies | — | $43,231 | — |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | — | $37,724 | — |
| Anthropology | — | $31,973 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Wellesley College research and experimental psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $36,283 one year after graduating and $52,538 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Wellesley College rank for research and experimental psychology?
Among 82 colleges reporting earnings for research and experimental psychology graduates, Wellesley College ranks #53 by median pay four years after graduation, and #70 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is research and experimental psychology at Wellesley College 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 $11,782.
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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.