The Experimental Psychology major builds core foundations in this discipline and prepares students with practical, career-relevant skills. Use RoEDU™ to find programs that match your goals.
Within Psychology, students often explore key subfields and specializations that provide targeted expertise.
Graduates translate classroom knowledge into real-world impact across sectors through hands-on projects and internships.
As part of Psychology, this major connects to diverse, high-demand fields and interdisciplinary pathways.
Typical starting pay soon after graduation.
Estimated after a decade of experience.
Seasoned professionals at ~20 years.
CAGR (compound annual growth rate) summarizes average yearly change across the observed period.
Employment-weighted across mapped SOCs; entry ≈ 85% of median; historical CAGR shown for last 5y; projections capped at 3% CAGR; lifetime is 40-year present value at 3% discount.
Data from Bureau of Labor Statistics (2024) • Median wages, employment, and growth projections
| Occupation | Median Wage | Total Jobs | Growth Rate | Education |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Managers, All Other SOC: 11-9199 Occupation: Managers, All Other | $136,550 | 630,980 | N/A | N/A |
Statisticians SOC: 15-2041 Occupation: Statisticians | $103,300 | 29,800 | N/A | N/A |
Biological Scientists, All Other SOC: 19-1029 Occupation: Biological Scientists, All Other | $93,330 | 59,710 | N/A | N/A |
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists SOC: 19-1042 Occupation: Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | $100,590 | 156,300 | N/A | N/A |
Life Scientists, All Other SOC: 19-1099 Occupation: Life Scientists, All Other | $87,800 | 7,320 | N/A | N/A |
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists SOC: 19-3033 Occupation: Clinical and Counseling Psychologists | $95,830 | 72,190 | N/A | N/A |
Historical data from Bureau of Labor Statistics (2020-2024) • Salary trends and employment growth over 5 years
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $58,570 | 382,960 |
| 2023 | $53,940 | 352,160 |
| 2022 | $50,820 | 344,770 |
| 2021 | $49,150 | 340,050 |
| 2020 | $48,430 | 328,120 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $80,330 | 41,610 |
| 2023 | $82,140 | 40,610 |
| 2022 | $78,810 | 40,050 |
| 2021 | $77,860 | 36,060 |
| 2020 | $78,180 | 36,520 |