Research and Experimental Psychology at Vassar College
Poughkeepsie, NY · Bachelor's Degree · about 45 graduates a year
Vassar College graduates in research and experimental psychology earn 17% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 29% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Vassar 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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| 20 | Northeastern University Professional Programs Boston, MA | $66,130 | $58,234 | #34 | $38,463 |
| 21 | Yale University New Haven, CT | $65,752 | $59,198 | #29 | $47,874 |
| 22 | Barnard College New York, NY | $65,644 | $62,479 | #17 | $44,055 |
| 23 | Vassar College Poughkeepsie, NY | $65,095 | $61,957 | #20 | $34,361 |
| 24 | University of Rochester Rochester, NY | $65,000 | $61,867 | #21 | $39,732 |
| 25 | University of California-Berkeley Berkeley, CA | $64,904 | $59,058 | #31 | $34,450 |
| 26 | University of Delaware Newark, DE | $63,614 | $63,233 | #15 | $31,532 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Vassar College research and experimental psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $34,361 one year after graduating and $65,095 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Vassar College rank for research and experimental psychology?
Among 82 colleges reporting earnings for research and experimental psychology graduates, Vassar College ranks #23 by median pay four years after graduation, and #20 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is research and experimental psychology at Vassar College worth it?
Its graduates earn 17% more than the national median for research and experimental psychology ($55,695), and the median federal debt at graduation is $19,000.
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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.