Research and Experimental Psychology

Bachelor's degree · University of California-Davis · Davis, CA

CIP 42.27

$32,301Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$57,378Median earnings 4 years after
$62,401Median earnings 5 years after
$12,866Median federal debt
958Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Research and Experimental Psychology at University of California-Davis earn a median of $32,301 one year after completing the program. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $55,695 four years after graduating (middle half: $38,073–$76,465). Median debt is $12,866, about 40% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

Research and Experimental Psychology (Bachelor's degree) at other California schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
University of California-Berkeley
Berkeley
$34,450$12,280
University of California-Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara
$34,431$14,500
University of California-Irvine
Irvine
$29,830$13,000
University of California-Los Angeles
Los Angeles
$27,748$16,570
California State University-San Bernardino
San Bernardino
$26,697$18,125
University of California-Riverside
Riverside
$25,654$17,746
University of California-San Diego
La Jolla
$23,420$14,814

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Research and Experimental Psychology graduates from University of California-Davis make?

The median salary is $32,301 one year after graduation and $62,401 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $12,866.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.