# Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington: Psychology (Research) (bachelor's)

Abington, PA. IPEDS 214801, CIP 42.27. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/pennsylvania-state-university-penn-state-abington/majors/psychology-research

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $34,375
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $48,348 (U.S. median for this major: $56,830 across 82 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $27,000 (U.S. median $21,000)
- Rank in PA: 2 of 3 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the PA median for this major (4 colleges, $48,348): +$0
- Versus the U.S. median: -$8,482

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.43 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $48,348 minus $35,797 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in PA (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| 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 |

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

## Psychology (Research) at PA colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania State University | $48,348 | $27,000 | $32,875 | 86% |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington | $48,348 | $27,000 | $18,071 | 20% |
| Pennsylvania Western University | $45,300 | not reported | $18,256 | 52% |

## Careers
- Child, Family, and School Social Workers (SOC 21-1021): median wage $55,930 Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD, $50,820 PA, $59,550 U.S.; U.S. jobs 4.4% by 2035
- Social Science Research Assistants (SOC 19-4061): median wage $61,760 Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD, $54,610 PA, $61,990 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5% by 2035

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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