U.S. median for this major: $56,830.
College Scorecard field of study; 73 graduates with earnings reported
Median for graduates who received federal aid.
College Scorecard field of study
About 56% 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 $28,795. College Scorecard.
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington 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 Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington'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 | $13,629 | $60,376 | 4.8 years |
| $30–48k | $13,597 | $60,235 | 4.8 years |
| $48–75k | $16,296 | $72,191 | 5.8 years |
| $75–110k | $22,249 | $98,563 | 7.9 years |
| $110k+ | $25,785 | $114,228 | 9.1 years |
Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.4 years, the average time graduates took (15% 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 ($48,348) minus $35,797 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in PA (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $12,551 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 Pennsylvania colleges
Every Pennsylvania 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 | Pennsylvania State University | $48,348 | $27,000 | $32,875 | 86% |
| 2 | Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington | $48,348 | $27,000 | $18,071 | 20% |
| 3 | Pennsylvania Western University | $45,300 | — | $18,256 | 52% |
14 more Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington, by income
School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
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About Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington
- Acceptance rate: 97% · admissions
- Graduation rate: 20% within 6 years
- Median earnings, all majors, 10 years after starting: $63,435
- Full cost breakdown · all 26 majors · overview
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington Psychology (Research) questions
How much do Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington Psychology (Research) graduates earn?
Psychology (Research) graduates of Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington earn a median $48,348 four years after graduating and $34,375 one year after. The U.S. median for Psychology (Research) graduates across 82 colleges is $56,830.
How much debt do Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington Psychology (Research) graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for Psychology (Research) graduates of Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington is $27,000, about 56% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $21,000.
Is Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington a good school for Psychology (Research) in Pennsylvania?
On pay, Psychology (Research) graduates of Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington earn $48,348 four years out, $0 above the median for the same major across 4 Pennsylvania colleges ($48,348) and $8,482 below the U.S. median ($56,830). Medians of each college's graduates; EducationGuide calculation from College Scorecard.
Where does Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington rank for Psychology (Research) in Pennsylvania?
Of 3 Pennsylvania colleges reporting Psychology (Research) graduate earnings, Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington ranks 2nd. The highest is Pennsylvania State University at $48,348.
What jobs do Psychology (Research) graduates get?
A common career is child, family, and school social workers, with a median wage of $55,930 in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD area and $59,550 nationally. Others include social science research assistants.
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Cite this: “Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington Psychology (Research): earnings, debt and careers,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/pennsylvania-state-university-penn-state-abington/majors/psychology-research (College Scorecard and BLS data).