Research and Experimental Psychology

Doctoral degree · University of California-Riverside · Riverside, CA

CIP 42.27

—Median earnings 1 year after graduating

$119,816Median earnings 4 years after

—Median earnings 5 years after

—Median federal debt

19Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the doctoral degree program in Research and Experimental Psychology at University of California-Riverside earn a median of $119,816. Nationally, doctoral degree graduates in this field earn a median of $103,410 four years after graduating (middle half: $72,819–$143,120).

Other programs at University of California-Riverside

Materials EngineeringDoctoral degree$111,998
Engineering, GeneralMaster's degree$102,364
Computer ScienceBachelor's degree$81,034
Information Science/StudiesBachelor's degree$76,090
Chemical EngineeringBachelor's degree$68,245
MedicineDoctoral degree$67,270
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications EngineeringBachelor's degree$66,430
Computer EngineeringBachelor's degree$65,049
Mechanical EngineeringBachelor's degree$62,554
Biomedical/Medical EngineeringBachelor's degree$61,342
Education, GeneralMaster's degree$61,108
Environmental/Environmental Health EngineeringBachelor's degree$59,309
Management Sciences and Quantitative MethodsMaster's degree$55,862
Business Administration, Management and OperationsBachelor's degree$43,213
Microbiological Sciences and ImmunologyBachelor's degree$43,086
Public Policy AnalysisMaster's degree$40,275
Social Sciences, OtherBachelor's degree$39,934
Public Policy AnalysisBachelor's degree$39,867
ChemistryBachelor's degree$39,676
Business/Managerial EconomicsBachelor's degree$37,496

Frequently asked questions

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

The median salary is $119,816.

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