U.S. median for this major: $56,830.
College Scorecard field of study; 184 graduates with earnings reported
Median for graduates who received federal aid.
College Scorecard field of study
About 34% 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 $84,374. College Scorecard.
New York University Psychology (Research): pay against the field, and payback
Same major, other colleges
Median earnings 4 years after graduating; state and U.S. figures are the median of each covered college's graduates in this major. College Scorecard; calculated by EducationGuide.
Psychology (Research) nationally: jobs, pay at ages 25-34, every state →
Cost to finish and years to pay back, by income
Uses New York University's school-wide net price (no college reports it by major) and this major's graduate earnings.
| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–30k | $16,977 | $70,794 | 2.5 years |
| $30–48k | $14,017 | $58,451 | 2.0 years |
| $48–75k | $16,862 | $70,315 | 2.5 years |
| $75–110k | $32,766 | $136,634 | 4.8 years |
| $110k+ | $66,876 | $278,873 | 9.7 years |
Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.2 years, the average time graduates took (76% finished in 4 years; students who entered fall 2017, IPEDS). Years to pay back = cost to finish ÷ the earnings gain: median earnings of Psychology (Research) graduates 4 years after graduating ($63,315) minus $34,633 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in NY (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $28,682 a year. Before taxes, loan interest and earnings given up while in school. Method
College Scorecard; IPEDS Graduation Rates; U.S. Census Bureau ACS. Calculated by EducationGuide.
Psychology (Research) at New York colleges
Every New York 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 | Columbia University in the City of New York | $86,946 | $20,500 | $21,590 | 96% |
| 2 | Barnard College | $65,644 | $17,000 | $28,800 | 93% |
| 3 | Vassar College | $65,095 | $19,000 | $39,343 | 91% |
| 4 | University of Rochester | $65,000 | $21,000 | $29,278 | 85% |
| 5 | New York University | $63,315 | $21,499 | $37,050 | 88% |
| 6 | Niagara University | $55,947 | $26,623 | $17,248 | 75% |
| 7 | Utica University | $53,457 | $26,000 | $19,108 | 56% |
| 8 | Canisius University | $51,532 | $25,250 | $17,940 | 66% |
8 more New York 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 New York University, by income
School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
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About New York University
- Acceptance rate: 9% · admissions
- Graduation rate: 88% within 6 years
- Median earnings, all majors, 10 years after starting: $82,509
- Full cost breakdown · all 78 majors · overview
Related majors at New York University
- Sociology$77,650
- Social Work$59,593
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New York University Psychology (Research) questions
How much do New York University Psychology (Research) graduates earn?
Psychology (Research) graduates of New York University earn a median $63,315 four years after graduating and $37,512 one year after. The U.S. median for Psychology (Research) graduates across 82 colleges is $56,830.
How much debt do New York University Psychology (Research) graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for Psychology (Research) graduates of New York University is $21,499, about 34% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $21,000.
Is New York University a good school for Psychology (Research) in New York?
On pay, Psychology (Research) graduates of New York University earn $63,315 four years out, $843 below the median for the same major across 8 New York colleges ($64,158) and $6,485 above the U.S. median ($56,830). Medians of each college's graduates; EducationGuide calculation from College Scorecard.
Where does New York University rank for Psychology (Research) in New York?
Of 8 New York colleges reporting Psychology (Research) graduate earnings, New York University ranks 5th. The highest is Columbia University in the City of New York at $86,946.
What jobs do Psychology (Research) graduates get?
A common career is child, family, and school social workers, with a median wage of $66,540 in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ 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: “New York University Psychology (Research): earnings, debt and careers,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/new-york-university/majors/psychology-research (College Scorecard and BLS data).