Research and Experimental Psychology

Bachelor's degree · Northwestern University · Evanston, IL

CIP 42.27

—Median earnings 1 year after graduating
—Median earnings 3 years after
$84,007Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
35Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Research and Experimental Psychology at Northwestern University earn a median of $84,007. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $55,695 four years after graduating (middle half: $38,073–$76,465).

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Champaign
$33,384$19,385
University of Chicago
Chicago
$31,986$17,500

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Research and Experimental Psychology graduates from Northwestern University make?

The median salary is $84,007 and $84,007 after five years.

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