Research and Experimental Psychology

Bachelor's degree · Purdue University-Main Campus · West Lafayette, IN

CIP 42.27

$31,172Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$52,170Median earnings 4 years after
$49,575Median earnings 5 years after
$18,500Median federal debt
318Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Research and Experimental Psychology at Purdue University-Main Campus earn a median of $31,172 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 $18,500, about 59% of first-year earnings.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Purdue University Fort Wayne
Fort Wayne
$32,031$17,488
Indiana University-Bloomington
Bloomington
$31,129$19,426

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Research and Experimental Psychology graduates from Purdue University-Main Campus make?

The median salary is $31,172 one year after graduation and $49,575 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $18,500.

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