# Psychology (Research) (bachelor's degree)

CIP 42.27. Page: https://educationguide.com/degrees/psychology-research

## Earnings
- Graduates 4 years after finishing: median $56,830 across 82 colleges (middle half $49,872–$65,752); median federal debt $21,814
- All workers ages 25-34 with a bachelor's in Miscellaneous Psychology: median $53,067 (all bachelor's $62,049; high school $35,638; Census ACS 2020-2024)

## Jobs graduates hold (ages 25-34)
| Job | Share | U.S. median wage | Growth 2025-35 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Social Workers, All Other | 4% | $71,900 | 2.3% |
| Other Managers | 3% | not reported | — |
| Registered Nurses | 3% | $97,550 | 5.6% |
| Elementary And Middle School Teachers | 3% | $64,170 | -0.4% |
| Preschool And Kindergarten Teachers | 3% | $43,780 | 3.7% |
| Food Service Managers | 3% | $69,390 | 5.8% |
| Accountants And Auditors | 2% | $83,680 | 5% |
| Secretaries And Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, And Executive | 2% | $47,540 | -6% |

## By state
| State | Graduates 4 yrs (colleges) | Ages 25-34 (respondents) |
|---|---|---|
| CA | $57,378 (9) | — |
| CT | $80,873 (6) | — |
| FL | $56,012 (3) | — |
| GA | $51,518 (4) | — |
| MA | $66,130 (11) | — |
| MN | $50,098 (3) | — |
| MO | $49,872 (5) | — |
| NJ | $59,913 (4) | — |
| NY | $64,158 (8) | — |
| PA | $48,348 (4) | — |

## Top colleges by graduate earnings (published states)
1. Florida Institute of Technology (FL): $66,923
2. University of California-Santa Barbara (CA): $66,171
3. University of California-Berkeley (CA): $64,904
4. University of California-San Diego (CA): $63,130
5. University of California-Los Angeles (CA): $61,134
6. University of California-Davis (CA): $57,378
7. Florida Atlantic University (FL): $56,012
8. University of California-Irvine (CA): $54,323
9. University of California-Riverside (CA): $49,947
10. Mount Saint Mary's University (CA): $49,222
11. California State University-San Bernardino (CA): $47,408
12. University of North Florida (FL): $45,521

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#degrees

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