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

Wellesley, MA. IPEDS 168218, CIP 42.27. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/wellesley-college/majors/psychology-research

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $36,283
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $52,538 (U.S. median for this major: $56,830 across 82 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $12,500 (U.S. median $21,000)
- Rank in MA: 9 of 11 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the MA median for this major (11 colleges, $66,130): -$13,592
- Versus the U.S. median: -$4,292

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.14 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $52,538 minus $39,880 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in MA (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $2,546 | $10,540 | under 1 year |
| 30-48k | $2,836 | $11,741 | under 1 year |
| 48-75k | $6,587 | $27,270 | 2.2 years |
| 75-110k | $11,551 | $47,821 | 3.8 years |
| 110k+ | $54,188 | $224,338 | 17.7 years |

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

## Psychology (Research) at MA colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tufts University | $79,571 | $15,875 | $39,998 | 94% |
| Harvard University | $70,167 | not reported | $19,066 | 98% |
| Amherst College | $69,204 | $10,800 | $23,367 | 94% |
| Brandeis University | $67,838 | $26,787 | $35,736 | 86% |
| Northeastern University | $66,130 | $26,000 | $30,915 | 91% |
| Northeastern University Professional Programs | $66,130 | $26,000 | not reported | not reported |
| Emmanuel College | $60,022 | $27,000 | $26,706 | 68% |
| Boston University | $55,066 | not reported | $24,402 | 89% |
| Wellesley College | $52,538 | $12,500 | $25,496 | 92% |
| Smith College | $51,267 | $19,000 | $27,579 | 89% |
| Bay Path University | $47,544 | $29,401 | $14,271 | 44% |

## Careers
- Child, Family, and School Social Workers (SOC 21-1021): median wage $77,420 Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH, $75,570 MA, $59,550 U.S.; U.S. jobs 4.4% by 2035
- Social Science Research Assistants (SOC 19-4061): median wage $63,480 Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH, $63,480 MA, $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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