# Vassar College: Psychology (Research) (bachelor's)

Poughkeepsie, NY. IPEDS 197133, CIP 42.27. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/vassar-college/majors/psychology-research

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $34,361
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $65,095 (U.S. median for this major: $56,830 across 82 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $19,000 (U.S. median $21,000)
- Rank in NY: 3 of 8 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the NY median for this major (8 colleges, $64,158): +$937
- Versus the U.S. median: +$8,265

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.11 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $65,095 minus $34,633 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in NY (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $15,953 | $65,567 | 2.2 years |
| 30-48k | $14,548 | $59,792 | 2.0 years |
| 48-75k | $14,126 | $58,058 | 1.9 years |
| 75-110k | $25,773 | $105,927 | 3.5 years |
| 110k+ | $56,615 | $232,688 | 7.6 years |

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

## Psychology (Research) at NY colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia University in the City of New York | $86,946 | $20,500 | $21,590 | 96% |
| Barnard College | $65,644 | $17,000 | $28,800 | 93% |
| Vassar College | $65,095 | $19,000 | $39,343 | 91% |
| University of Rochester | $65,000 | $21,000 | $29,278 | 85% |
| New York University | $63,315 | $21,499 | $37,050 | 88% |
| Niagara University | $55,947 | $26,623 | $17,248 | 75% |
| Utica University | $53,457 | $26,000 | $19,108 | 56% |
| Canisius University | $51,532 | $25,250 | $17,940 | 66% |

## Careers
- Child, Family, and School Social Workers (SOC 21-1021): median wage $77,260 Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY, $65,100 NY, $59,550 U.S.; U.S. jobs 4.4% by 2035
- Social Science Research Assistants (SOC 19-4061): median wage not reported Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY, $61,210 NY, $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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