Research and Experimental Psychology at Princeton University
Princeton, NJ · Bachelor's Degree · about 50 graduates a year
Princeton University graduates in research and experimental psychology earn 14% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Princeton 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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| 26 | University of Delaware Newark, DE | $63,614 | $63,233 | #15 | $31,532 |
| 27 | Brown University Providence, RI | $63,415 | $62,457 | #18 | $39,493 |
| 28 | New York University New York, NY | $63,315 | $60,263 | #25 | $37,512 |
| 29 | Princeton University Princeton, NJ | $63,216 | $55,484 | #40 | $47,050 |
| 30 | University of California-San Diego La Jolla, CA | $63,130 | $57,444 | #35 | $23,420 |
| 31 | University of Oregon Eugene, OR | $62,255 | $62,622 | #16 | — |
| 32 | Texas Christian University Fort Worth, TX | $61,190 | $62,212 | #19 | — |
Other Majors at Princeton University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $217,973 | $146,624 | #4 of 349 |
| Computer Engineering | $214,274 | — | #2 of 189 |
| Economics | $160,763 | $103,041 | #3 of 368 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $115,927 | $85,328 | #7 of 318 |
| Public Policy Analysis | $107,792 | $73,630 | #2 of 34 |
| Operations Research | — | $100,354 | — |
| Political Science and Government | $88,576 | $63,317 | #20 of 565 |
| History | $80,347 | $45,363 | #10 of 459 |
| Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology | $62,344 | $53,038 | #6 of 62 |
| English Language and Literature | $61,323 | $35,178 | #45 of 576 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology | — | $41,848 | — |
| Sociology | — | $32,914 | — |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences | — | $32,647 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Princeton University research and experimental psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $47,050 one year after graduating and $63,216 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Princeton University rank for research and experimental psychology?
Among 82 colleges reporting earnings for research and experimental psychology graduates, Princeton University ranks #29 by median pay four years after graduation, and #40 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is research and experimental psychology at Princeton University worth it?
Its graduates earn 14% more than the national median for research and experimental psychology ($55,695).
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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.