Research and Experimental Psychology

Bachelor's degree · Northeastern University · Boston, MA

CIP 42.27

$38,463Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$66,130Median earnings 4 years after
$64,262Median earnings 5 years after
$23,250Median federal debt
101Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Research and Experimental Psychology at Northeastern University earn a median of $38,463 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 $23,250, about 60% of first-year earnings.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Tufts University
Medford
$56,504$15,500
Amherst College
Amherst
$45,786$10,800
Smith College
Northampton
$43,717$18,114
Harvard University
Cambridge
$41,501—
Northeastern University Professional Programs
Boston
$38,463$23,250
Brandeis University
Waltham
$37,494$26,787
Emmanuel College
Boston
$36,603$25,489
Wellesley College
Wellesley
$36,283$11,782
Mount Holyoke College
South Hadley
$32,439$24,250
Bay Path University
Longmeadow
$23,898$26,447

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Frequently asked questions

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

The median salary is $38,463 one year after graduation and $64,262 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $23,250.

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