Research and Experimental Psychology at Walden University
Minneapolis, MN · Master's Degree · about 56 graduates a year
Walden University graduates in research and experimental psychology earn 15% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 76% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Walden University Compares for Research and Experimental Psychology
All 13 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 | Alliant International University-San Diego San Diego, CA | $116,546 | $106,049 | #1 | $123,985 |
| 2 | New York University New York, NY | $82,490 | $78,513 | #3 | $48,960 |
| 3 | University of Michigan-Ann Arbor Ann Arbor, MI | $75,241 | $79,333 | #2 | — |
| 4 | Kansas State University Manhattan, KS | $74,638 | $77,486 | #4 | — |
| 5 | Teachers College at Columbia University New York, NY | $73,440 | $69,900 | #5 | $54,852 |
| 6 | Fort Hays State University Hays, KS | $66,097 | $68,619 | #6 | — |
| 7 | Texas State University San Marcos, TX | $62,661 | $63,708 | #7 | $41,789 |
| 8 | University of California-Davis Davis, CA | $62,626 | $56,986 | #10 | — |
| 9 | Duquesne University Pittsburgh, PA | $59,911 | $60,930 | #8 | — |
| 10 | The University of Texas at Dallas Richardson, TX | $58,520 | $59,498 | #9 | $51,067 |
| 11 | Walden University Minneapolis, MN | $53,809 | $51,399 | #12 | $46,371 |
| 12 | Capella University Minneapolis, MN | $53,408 | $51,016 | #13 | $45,399 |
| 13 | William Carey University Hattiesburg, MS | $42,822 | $51,956 | #11 | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Walden University research and experimental psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $46,371 one year after graduating and $53,809 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Walden University rank for research and experimental psychology?
Among 13 colleges reporting earnings for research and experimental psychology graduates, Walden University ranks #11 by median pay four years after graduation, and #12 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is research and experimental psychology at Walden University worth it?
Its graduates earn 15% less than the national median for research and experimental psychology ($63,216), and the median federal debt at graduation is $41,000.
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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.