Research and Experimental Psychology at Canisius University
Buffalo, NY · Bachelor's Degree · about 44 graduates a year
Canisius University graduates in research and experimental psychology earn 7% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 48% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Canisius 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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| 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 |
| 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 |
Other Majors at Canisius University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | $82,563 | $53,065 | #226 of 796 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $70,001 | $48,587 | #347 of 452 |
| Marketing | $66,256 | — | #268 of 516 |
| Economics | $65,757 | $55,786 | #319 of 368 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $62,955 | $47,875 | #674 of 1176 |
| Political Science and Government | $62,398 | $31,797 | #270 of 565 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $60,674 | $33,843 | #122 of 660 |
| Sociology | $58,469 | — | #99 of 462 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $57,036 | $26,254 | #190 of 610 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $54,529 | $35,264 | #321 of 660 |
| Human Services | $51,522 | — | #31 of 94 |
| Biology | $48,104 | $29,397 | #735 of 841 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $45,233 | $15,681 | #250 of 265 |
| English Language and Literature | $45,180 | — | #408 of 576 |
| Zoology/Animal Biology | $40,174 | $26,398 | #43 of 52 |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | $39,148 | $25,154 | #150 of 158 |
| Journalism | — | $34,766 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Canisius University research and experimental psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $29,333 one year after graduating and $51,532 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Canisius University rank for research and experimental psychology?
Among 82 colleges reporting earnings for research and experimental psychology graduates, Canisius University ranks #56 by median pay four years after graduation, and #63 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is research and experimental psychology at Canisius University worth it?
Its graduates earn 7% less than the national median for research and experimental psychology ($55,695), and the median federal debt at graduation is $24,775.
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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.