# University of North Georgia: Psychology (Research) (bachelor's)

Dahlonega, GA. IPEDS 482680, CIP 42.27. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-north-georgia/majors/psychology-research

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $30,389
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $47,919 (U.S. median for this major: $56,830 across 82 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $22,749 (U.S. median $21,000)
- Rank in GA: 4 of 4 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the GA median for this major (4 colleges, $51,518): -$3,599
- Versus the U.S. median: -$8,911

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.38 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $47,919 minus $33,516 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in GA (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $6,981 | $30,577 | 2.1 years |
| 30-48k | $7,261 | $31,803 | 2.2 years |
| 48-75k | $10,118 | $44,317 | 3.1 years |
| 75-110k | $12,059 | $52,818 | 3.7 years |
| 110k+ | $13,481 | $59,047 | 4.1 years |

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

## Psychology (Research) at GA colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia Institute of Technology | $83,012 | not reported | $12,116 | 94% |
| Georgia College & State University | $54,441 | $24,500 | $20,686 | 64% |
| Savannah State University | $48,594 | $33,450 | $8,172 | 28% |
| University of North Georgia | $47,919 | $22,749 | $9,823 | 37% |

## Careers
- Child, Family, and School Social Workers (SOC 21-1021): median wage $49,720 Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA, $47,510 GA, $59,550 U.S.; U.S. jobs 4.4% by 2035
- Social Science Research Assistants (SOC 19-4061): median wage $67,440 Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA, $66,620 GA, $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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