# University of Connecticut-Stamford: Psychology (Research) (bachelor's)

Stamford, CT. IPEDS 436836, CIP 42.27. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-connecticut-stamford/majors/psychology-research

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: not reported
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $80,873 (U.S. median for this major: $56,830 across 82 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $23,199 (U.S. median $21,000)
- Rank in CT: 4 of 6 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the CT median for this major (6 colleges, $80,873): +$0
- Versus the U.S. median: +$24,043

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.51 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $80,873 minus $37,781 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in CT (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $11,632 | $52,460 | 1.2 years |
| 30-48k | $11,792 | $53,182 | 1.2 years |
| 48-75k | $16,052 | $72,395 | 1.7 years |
| 75-110k | $21,916 | $98,841 | 2.3 years |
| 110k+ | $28,354 | $127,877 | 3.0 years |

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

## Psychology (Research) at CT colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Connecticut | $80,873 | $23,199 | $25,097 | 83% |
| University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus | $80,873 | $23,199 | $10,875 | 53% |
| University of Connecticut-Avery Point | $80,873 | $23,199 | $13,807 | 62% |
| University of Connecticut-Stamford | $80,873 | $23,199 | $16,798 | 56% |
| University of Connecticut-Hartford Campus | $80,873 | $23,199 | $16,403 | 65% |
| Yale University | $65,752 | not reported | $23,777 | 96% |

## Careers
- Child, Family, and School Social Workers (SOC 21-1021): median wage $78,970 Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT Metropolitan Statistical Area, $78,970 CT, $59,550 U.S.; U.S. jobs 4.4% by 2035
- Social Science Research Assistants (SOC 19-4061): median wage not reported Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT Metropolitan Statistical Area, $60,110 CT, $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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