Georgia · Research and Experimental Psychology

Best colleges for Research and Experimental Psychology in Georgia

Ranked by graduate earnings

University of North Georgia, Georgia Institute of Technology and Georgia College & State University award the most Research and Experimental Psychology degrees in Georgia: 148, 76 and 73 graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25). 10 Georgia colleges offer Research and Experimental Psychology and award 487 degrees and certificates a year in all.

The Research and Experimental Psychology program focuses on applying experimental methods to study various psychological processes. Students engage in in-depth exploration of topics such as sensation, perception, memory, cognition, and…

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Institutions
10
offering CIP 42.27
States offered
50
with a program page
Degrees / yr
487
IPEDS completions 2024–25
Median starting salary
$30,389
1 yr after graduation, College Scorecard
With earnings data
3
College Scorecard
Median net price
$21,022
IPEDS 2024–25
Avg graduation rate
62%
IPEDS 2024–25
State pay · Clinical and Counseling Psychologists
$102,950
BLS OEWS May 2025

Top 3 bachelor's programs, ranked by graduate earnings

Ranked by median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard. Programs with fewer than 20 graduates a year, a graduation rate under 30%, or online, degree-completion or graduate-only status rank after the rest.

Starting salary (1 yr): median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard.
#InstitutionStarting salary (1 yr)Graduates / yrGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1Georgia College & State University
Milledgeville Public · Bachelor's degree
$32,1497364%—$24,500
2University of North Georgia
Dahlonega Public · Bachelor's degree
$30,38914837%—$22,749
3Savannah State University
Savannah Public · Bachelor's degree Small program
$27,7631228%—$33,450

Colleges awarding the most Research and Experimental Psychology degrees in Georgia

Top 8 by graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25 completions). Certificate and associate programs, online, degree-completion and graduate-only schools, and schools with a graduation rate under 30% are listed in full below.

Graduates / yr: degrees and certificates awarded in a year, IPEDS completions. Starting salary (1 yr): median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard.
#InstitutionGraduates / yrStarting salary (1 yr)
1University of North Georgia
Dahlonega Public
148$30,389
2Georgia Institute of Technology
Atlanta Public
76Not reported
3Georgia College & State University
Milledgeville Public
73$32,149
4Berry College
Mount Berry Private not-for-profit
43Not reported
5University of Georgia
Athens Public
38Not reported
6Agnes Scott College
Decatur Private not-for-profit
33Not reported
7Oglethorpe University
Atlanta Private not-for-profit
32Not reported
8Emory University
Atlanta Private not-for-profit
8Not reported
Show the other 2 Georgia colleges offering Research and Experimental Psychology
InstitutionCityControlGraduates / yr
College of Coastal GeorgiaBrunswickPublic24
Savannah State UniversitySavannahPublic12

Career outlook

What this program leads to: Clinical and Counseling Psychologists (SOC 19-3033).

Projected growth (2024–2034)
+11.2%
Much faster than average
Openings / yr (US)
~4,800
BLS Employment Projections
US median wage
$95,830
typically Doctoral or professional degree

Top skills

Reading ComprehensionCritical ThinkingActive ListeningWritingSpeakingActive Learning

What Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn in Georgia

Jobs in Georgia
1,120
BLS OEWS May 2025
State average pay
$102,950
median $96,060
Best-paying metro
$104,190
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA

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Common questions

Answers for students comparing Research and Experimental Psychology programs in Georgia.

Which Georgia colleges award the most Research and Experimental Psychology degrees?+

University of North Georgia (148 graduates a year), Georgia Institute of Technology (76 graduates a year) and Georgia College & State University (73 graduates a year) award the most Research and Experimental Psychology degrees in Georgia, per IPEDS 2024–25 completions. In all, 10 Georgia colleges offer Research and Experimental Psychology.

Which Research and Experimental Psychology program in Georgia has the highest-earning graduates?+

By median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard, Georgia College & State University tops the list at $32,149. Compare it against graduates a year, graduation rate, cost, and debt in the ranked table above.

How much do Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn in Georgia?+

The average annual wage for Clinical and Counseling Psychologists in Georgia is $102,950 (median $96,060), across about 1,120 jobs. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025.

What is the focus of the Research and Experimental Psychology program?+

The Research and Experimental Psychology program focuses on applying experimental methods to study various psychological processes. Students engage in in-depth exploration of topics such as sensation, perception, memory, cognition, and…

What skills will I develop in this program?+

You will develop reading comprehension, critical thinking, active listening, writing, and related professional skills.

What is the job outlook for Clinical and Counseling Psychologists?+

The national job outlook is about +11.2% growth with around 4,800 annual openings (BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034).

What is the typical education requirement?+

A Doctoral or professional degree is the typical entry-level education for this field (BLS).

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About the data on this page

Every figure comes from an official federal or public source. Here is each one and the release it is currently on.

IPEDSFall 2025–26 release, published July 28, 2026
Enrollment, completions, graduation rates, tuition, financial aid, staffing, and finance for every U.S. institution in federal student aid programs.
College ScorecardJune 10, 2026 release (merged 2025–26 files)
Institution and field-of-study costs, graduate earnings, debt, completion, and admissions outcomes compiled from federal aid records, tax data, and IPEDS.
PSEO graduate earnings2019–21 graduation cohorts (release V4.13.0)
Earnings and employment outcomes of graduates by institution, degree level, and field of study, measured from state wage records.
BLS wages & outlookOEWS May 2025 release
Occupational employment and wage estimates plus 10-year job outlook, used to connect programs to real-world earnings.
FVT/GE program performanceProvisional preview, May 18, 2026 release
Program-level debt-to-earnings and earnings-premium measures behind the FVT/GE and STATS accountability frameworks.

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