Research and Experimental Psychology at Eastern Washington University

Cheney, WA · Bachelor's Degree · about 36 graduates a year

$33,455
Median pay 1 year after graduating
$54,974
Median pay 4 years after graduating
$55,695
National median for this major (4 yrs)
#46 of 82
Rank by pay
#56 of 82
Rank, wage-adjusted
$19,134
Median federal debt

Eastern Washington University graduates in research and experimental psychology earn 1% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 35% of one year’s pay at that point.

How Eastern Washington 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.

#College4 yrs afterWage-adjustedAdj. rank1 yr after
1Dartmouth College Hanover, NH$99,344$91,506#1$42,947
2Columbia University in the City of New York New York, NY$86,946$82,755#3$53,156
3Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus Atlanta, GA$83,012$85,934#2—
4University of Connecticut Storrs, CT$80,873$72,812#5—
5University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus Waterbury, CT$80,873$72,812#6—
6University of Connecticut-Avery Point Groton, CT$80,873$72,812#7—
7University of Connecticut-Stamford Stamford, CT$80,873$72,812#8—
8University of Connecticut-Hartford Campus Hartford, CT$80,873$72,812#9—
9Tufts University Medford, MA$79,571$70,071#13$56,504
10Washington University in St Louis Saint Louis, MO$75,261$80,696#4$37,377
…
43Florida Atlantic University Boca Raton, FL$56,012$59,618#28$23,981
44Niagara University Niagara University, NY$55,947$53,250#44—
45Boston University Boston, MA$55,066$48,491#65—
46Eastern Washington University Cheney, WA$54,974$50,564#56$33,455
47Trinity Washington University Washington, DC$54,934$48,136#67$40,432
48Park University Parkville, MO$54,849$58,810#32$40,313
49Georgia College & State University Milledgeville, GA$54,441$56,357#37$32,149

Other Majors at Eastern Washington University by Graduate Pay

Major4 yrs after1 yr afterRank in major
Computer and Information Sciences$95,817$67,004#144 of 459
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering$85,599$66,443#253 of 258
Mechanical Engineering$85,495$62,497#284 of 318
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians$84,265—#5 of 15
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians$76,693—#49 of 61
Accounting and Related Services$75,927$52,665#334 of 796
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions$75,533$67,984#17 of 76
Engineering Technologies/Technicians—$70,789—
Management Information Systems and Services$67,534$41,331#141 of 166
Finance and Financial Management Services$66,710$48,728#380 of 452
Business Administration, Management and Operations$65,503$45,138#561 of 1176
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services$65,245—#40 of 215
Marketing$64,677$42,196#300 of 516
Economics$60,954$37,368#350 of 368
Social Work$60,696$39,102#37 of 420
Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences$60,556$25,379#31 of 64
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions$58,786$47,541#34 of 85
Natural Resources Conservation and Research$58,106$39,671#91 of 265
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas$57,915$41,914#59 of 345
Sociology$56,992—#126 of 462
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies$56,507$39,325#14 of 63
Health and Medical Administrative Services$56,244$48,114#166 of 275
Biology$56,083$33,793#487 of 841
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods$55,671$33,028#88 of 680
Criminology$55,621$40,228#59 of 113
Special Education and Teaching$55,244$41,883#51 of 177
Political Science and Government$53,502$33,173#469 of 565
Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management$51,206—#23 of 55
Communication and Media Studies$50,969$37,782#415 of 660
History$50,286$36,126#237 of 459

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do Eastern Washington University research and experimental psychology graduates make?

Graduates earn a median $33,455 one year after graduating and $54,974 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

How does Eastern Washington University rank for research and experimental psychology?

Among 82 colleges reporting earnings for research and experimental psychology graduates, Eastern Washington University ranks #46 by median pay four years after graduation, and #56 after adjusting for state wage levels.

Is research and experimental psychology at Eastern Washington University worth it?

Its graduates earn 1% less than the national median for research and experimental psychology ($55,695), and the median federal debt at graduation is $19,134.

← All data for Eastern Washington University · Methodology

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.