Research and Experimental Psychology at Pennsylvania State University-World Campus
University Park, PA · Bachelor's Degree
Pennsylvania State University-World Campus 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-World Campus 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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| 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 |
| 71 | California State University-San Bernardino San Bernardino, CA | $47,408 | $43,138 | #77 | $26,697 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Pennsylvania State University-World Campus 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-World Campus rank for research and experimental psychology?
Among 82 colleges reporting earnings for research and experimental psychology graduates, Pennsylvania State University-World Campus ranks #68 by median pay four years after graduation, and #62 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is research and experimental psychology at Pennsylvania State University-World Campus 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.