U.S. median for this major: $56,830.
College Scorecard field of study
Median for graduates who received federal aid.
College Scorecard field of study
About 33% of median earnings 4 years out. U.S. median $21,000.
College Scorecard field of study (federal loans)
Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $21,522. College Scorecard.
Psychology (Research) at Florida colleges
Every Florida college we cover that reports Psychology (Research) graduate earnings, highest first. Net price is the school-wide average after grants.
| Rank | College | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Florida Institute of Technology | $66,923 | — | $35,639 | 64% |
| 2 | Florida Atlantic University | $56,012 | $18,384 | $8,752 | 63% |
| 3 | University of North Florida | $45,521 | $18,750 | $10,154 | 69% |
2 more Florida colleges offer Psychology (Research) but have too few graduates to report earnings.
Careers for Psychology (Research) graduates
Child, Family, and School Social Workers
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs +4.4% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
Social Science Research Assistants
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs +5.0% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35. Careers from the federal major-to-occupation crosswalk.
What families pay at FAU, by income
School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
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About FAU
- Acceptance rate: 66% · admissions
- Graduation rate: 63% within 6 years
- Median earnings, all majors, 10 years after starting: $56,746
- Full cost breakdown · all 61 majors · overview
Related majors at FAU
- Psychology$48,754
- Sociology$50,983
- Social Work$50,966
- Anthropology$33,389
FAU Psychology (Research) questions
How much do FAU Psychology (Research) graduates earn?
Psychology (Research) graduates of Florida Atlantic University earn a median $56,012 four years after graduating and $23,981 one year after. The U.S. median for Psychology (Research) graduates across 82 colleges is $56,830.
How much debt do FAU Psychology (Research) graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for Psychology (Research) graduates of Florida Atlantic University is $18,384, about 33% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $21,000.
Where does FAU rank for Psychology (Research) in Florida?
Of 3 Florida colleges reporting Psychology (Research) graduate earnings, Florida Atlantic University ranks 2nd. The highest is Florida Institute of Technology at $66,923.
What jobs do Psychology (Research) graduates get?
A common career is child, family, and school social workers, with a median wage of $59,710 in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL area and $59,550 nationally. Others include social science research assistants.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (field of study: median earnings and federal loan debt of graduates who received federal aid); BLS. How we score
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Cite this: “Florida Atlantic University Psychology (Research): earnings, debt and careers,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/florida-atlantic-university/majors/psychology-research (College Scorecard and BLS data).