# University of Delaware: Psychology (Research) (bachelor's)

Newark, DE. IPEDS 130943, CIP 42.27. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-delaware/majors/psychology-research

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $31,532
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $63,614 (U.S. median for this major: $56,830 across 82 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $24,786 (U.S. median $21,000)
- Rank in DE: 1 of 1 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: +$6,784

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.12 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $63,614 minus $35,534 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in DE (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $10,901 | $44,912 | 1.6 years |
| 30-48k | $10,099 | $41,608 | 1.5 years |
| 48-75k | $13,225 | $54,487 | 1.9 years |
| 75-110k | $17,401 | $71,692 | 2.6 years |
| 110k+ | $25,580 | $105,390 | 3.8 years |

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

## Psychology (Research) at DE colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Delaware | $63,614 | $24,786 | $17,799 | 81% |

## Careers
- Child, Family, and School Social Workers (SOC 21-1021): median wage $55,930 Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD, $48,520 DE, $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, $68,230 DE, $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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