Research and Experimental Psychology

Bachelor's degree · University of South Carolina-Columbia · Columbia, SC

CIP 42.27

$29,350Median earnings 1 year after graduating

$51,090Median earnings 4 years after

$48,055Median earnings 5 years after

$21,500Median federal debt

405Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Research and Experimental Psychology at University of South Carolina-Columbia earn a median of $29,350 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 $21,500, about 73% of first-year earnings.

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Research and Experimental Psychology graduates from University of South Carolina-Columbia make?

The median salary is $29,350 one year after graduation and $48,055 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $21,500.

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