Research and Experimental Psychology

Bachelor's degree · Macalester College · Saint Paul, MN

CIP 42.27

$38,027Median earnings 1 year after graduating
—Median earnings 3 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
$26,000Median federal debt
41Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Research and Experimental Psychology at Macalester College earn a median of $38,027 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 $26,000, about 68% of first-year earnings.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Carleton College
Northfield
$39,238$16,700
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 Macalester College make?

The median salary is $38,027 one year after graduation.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $26,000.

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