Research and Experimental Psychology at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington
Abington, PA · Bachelor's Degree · about 41 graduates a year
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington graduates in research and experimental psychology earn 13% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 52% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington 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 |
| … | |||||
| 64 | Metropolitan State University of Denver Denver, CO | $48,655 | $45,502 | #72 | $39,955 |
| 65 | Savannah State University Savannah, GA | $48,594 | $50,305 | #57 | $27,763 |
| 66 | Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus University Park, PA | $48,348 | $49,170 | #60 | $34,375 |
| 67 | Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington Abington, PA | $48,348 | $49,170 | #61 | $34,375 |
| 68 | Pennsylvania State University-World Campus University Park, PA | $48,348 | $49,170 | #62 | $34,375 |
| 69 | University of North Georgia Dahlonega, GA | $47,919 | $49,606 | #58 | $30,389 |
| 70 | Bay Path University Longmeadow, MA | $47,544 | $41,867 | #79 | $23,898 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington research and experimental psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $34,375 one year after graduating and $48,348 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington rank for research and experimental psychology?
Among 82 colleges reporting earnings for research and experimental psychology graduates, Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington ranks #67 by median pay four years after graduation, and #61 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is research and experimental psychology at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington worth it?
Its graduates earn 13% less than the national median for research and experimental psychology ($55,695), and the median federal debt at graduation is $25,375.
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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.