U.S. median for this major: $56,830.
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Median for graduates who received federal aid.
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About 25% of median earnings 4 years out. U.S. median $21,000.
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Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $38,701. College Scorecard.
Psychology (Research) at California colleges
Every California 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 | University of California-Santa Barbara | $66,171 | $15,000 | $16,109 | 83% |
| 2 | University of California-Berkeley | $64,904 | $12,111 | $13,481 | 93% |
| 3 | University of California-San Diego | $63,130 | $15,500 | $12,470 | 86% |
| 4 | University of California-Los Angeles | $61,134 | $16,737 | $12,548 | 93% |
| 5 | University of California-Davis | $57,378 | $13,219 | $14,741 | 86% |
| 6 | University of California-Irvine | $54,323 | $13,000 | $14,251 | 87% |
| 7 | University of California-Riverside | $49,947 | $18,500 | $14,304 | 76% |
| 8 | Mount Saint Mary's University | $49,222 | $27,000 | $21,413 | 53% |
| 9 | California State University-San Bernardino | $47,408 | $16,750 | $4,564 | 55% |
11 more California 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 University of California-San Diego, by income
School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
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About University of California-San Diego
- Acceptance rate: 27% · admissions
- Graduation rate: 86% within 6 years
- Median earnings, all majors, 10 years after starting: $84,943
- Full cost breakdown · all 72 majors · overview
Related majors at University of California-San Diego
- Psychology$51,679
- Sociology$55,534
- Psychology (Clinical / Counseling)$56,000
- Psychology, Other—
- Anthropology$56,982
- Neuroscience$61,799
University of California-San Diego Psychology (Research) questions
How much do University of California-San Diego Psychology (Research) graduates earn?
Psychology (Research) graduates of University of California-San Diego earn a median $63,130 four years after graduating and $23,420 one year after. The U.S. median for Psychology (Research) graduates across 82 colleges is $56,830.
How much debt do University of California-San Diego Psychology (Research) graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for Psychology (Research) graduates of University of California-San Diego is $15,500, about 25% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $21,000.
Where does University of California-San Diego rank for Psychology (Research) in California?
Of 9 California colleges reporting Psychology (Research) graduate earnings, University of California-San Diego ranks 3rd. The highest is University of California-Santa Barbara at $66,171.
What jobs do Psychology (Research) graduates get?
A common career is child, family, and school social workers, with a median wage of $59,770 in the San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA 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: “University of California-San Diego Psychology (Research): earnings, debt and careers,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-california-san-diego/majors/psychology-research (College Scorecard and BLS data).