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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary SOC: 25-1066 Occupation: Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary | $80,330 | 41,610 | N/A | N/A |
Child, Family, and School Social Workers SOC: 21-1021 Occupation: Child, Family, and School Social Workers | $58,570 | 382,960 | 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 | $80,330 | 41,610 |
| 2023 | $82,140 | 40,610 |
| 2022 | $78,810 | 40,050 |
| 2021 | $77,860 | 36,060 |
| 2020 | $78,180 | 36,520 |
| 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 | $93,330 | 59,710 |
| 2023 | $91,100 | 61,220 |
| 2022 | $87,300 | 55,300 |
| 2021 | $82,530 | 47,050 |
| 2020 | $85,290 | 41,680 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $100,590 | 156,300 |
| 2023 | $100,890 | 136,620 |
| 2022 | $99,930 | 110,550 |
| 2021 | $95,310 | 108,550 |
| 2020 | $91,510 | 126,110 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $87,800 | 7,320 |
| 2023 | $86,950 | 7,490 |
| 2022 | $83,930 | 8,320 |
| 2021 | $81,500 | 6,820 |
| 2020 | $82,000 | 6,540 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $95,830 | 72,190 |
| 2023 | $96,100 | 71,730 |
| 2022 | $90,130 | 62,880 |
| 2021 | $82,510 | 58,100 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $117,580 | 17,790 |
| 2023 | $117,750 | 14,480 |
| 2022 | $106,420 | 13,900 |
| 2021 | $102,900 | 13,800 |
| 2020 | $105,780 | 14,960 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $58,040 | 32,940 |
| 2023 | $56,400 | 30,890 |
| 2022 | $50,470 | 28,720 |
| 2021 | $49,720 | 28,690 |
| 2020 | $49,210 | 35,330 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $136,550 | 630,980 |
| 2023 | $133,560 | 589,750 |
| 2022 | $128,620 | 543,290 |
| 2021 | $124,650 | 497,890 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $105,620 | 229,720 |
| 2023 | $105,650 | 225,360 |
| 2022 | $100,300 | 207,700 |
| 2021 | $102,720 | 191,830 |
| 2020 | $99,090 | 200,040 |