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Bachelor's-17% vs national median136 grads tracked

Research and Experimental Psychology at Georgia Southern University

Ranked 26th of 28 bachelor's programs in Research and Experimental Psychology by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$30,775
middle 50%: $23,820 – $41,244
Median · 5 years out
$46,264
middle 50%: $35,139 – $63,769
Median · 10 years out
$57,867
middle 50%: $39,556 – $91,987

Salary trajectory

Median earnings vs the national median for Research and Experimental Psychology (bachelor's) graduates.

This program (median)National median, same major & degreeMiddle 50% of graduates

Graduates of Georgia Southern University's bachelor's program in Research and Experimental Psychology earn a median $30,775 one year after graduating, rising to $57,867 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 17% below the national median of $55,646 for this field, ranking 26th of 28 reporting programs.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau PSEO, release V4.13.0 2025Q4. Earnings are for graduates working in covered states; figures are medians in nominal dollars.

Will the degree pay for itself?

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Assumes a 6.5% APR loan and this program's median salary trajectory (interpolated between years 1, 5 and 10).

Paid off in
9.2 yrs
≈ $11,163 total interest

Same major at other universities

Georgia College & State University
$48,553 · 5 yrs out
Northeastern State University
$47,939 · 5 yrs out
Metropolitan State University
$47,574 · 5 yrs out
University of North Georgia
$47,426 · 5 yrs out
University of Central Missouri
$46,746 · 5 yrs out
Truman State University
$46,435 · 5 yrs out
Purdue University Fort Wayne
$44,654 · 5 yrs out
Savannah State University
$42,543 · 5 yrs out

Other majors at Georgia Southern University

Education (Doctorate)
$107,797 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Doctorate)
$99,192 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Master's)
$98,712 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Master's)
$94,530 · 5 yrs out
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering (Bachelor's)
$94,522 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Master's)
$90,899 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences, General (Bachelor's)
$89,298 · 5 yrs out
Mechanical Engineering (Bachelor's)
$88,731 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Bachelor's)
$87,746 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Master's)
$85,908 · 5 yrs out
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians (Bachelor's)
$85,664 · 5 yrs out
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians (Bachelor's)
$84,641 · 5 yrs out

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