Research and Experimental Psychology

Bachelor's degree · Carleton College · Northfield, MN

CIP 42.27

$39,238Median earnings 1 year after graduating
—Median earnings 3 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
$16,700Median federal debt
29Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Research and Experimental Psychology at Carleton College earn a median of $39,238 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 $16,700, about 43% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Macalester College
Saint Paul
$38,027$26,000
Metropolitan State University
Saint Paul
$36,600—
St Olaf College
Northfield
$35,070$25,000
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Minneapolis
$31,027$19,428

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Research and Experimental Psychology graduates from Carleton College make?

The median salary is $39,238 one year after graduation.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $16,700.

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