Massachusetts · Research and Experimental Psychology

Best institutions to study Research and Experimental Psychology in Massachusetts

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
18
offering CIP 42.27
States offered
50
with a program page
Degrees / yr
950
IPEDS completions 2024–25
Median grad earnings
$38,463
1 year after graduation
With earnings data
11
College Scorecard
Median net price
$21,126
IPEDS 2024–25
Avg graduation rate
78%
IPEDS 2024–25
State pay · Clinical and Counseling Psychologists
$124,560
BLS OEWS May 2025

Top 10 institutions, ranked by graduate earnings

Earnings = median 1 year after graduation (College Scorecard).

#InstitutionGrad earnings (1 yr)CompletionsGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1Tufts University
Medford Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree
$56,5049994%$23,570$15,875
2Amherst College
Amherst Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree
$45,7863994%$16,081$10,800
3Smith College
Northampton Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree
$43,7174489%$17,183$19,000
4Harvard University
Cambridge Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree
$41,50112498%$15,013
5Northeastern University
Boston Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree
$38,46318291%$18,925$26,000
6Northeastern University Professional Programs
Boston Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree
$38,46322$26,000
7Brandeis University
Waltham Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree
$37,4948686%$25,074$26,787
8Emmanuel College
Boston Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree
$36,6031468%$29,723$27,000
9Wellesley College
Wellesley Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree
$36,2834292%$19,292$12,500
10Mount Holyoke College
South Hadley Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree
$32,4393184%$26,083$24,250

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 Massachusetts

Jobs in Massachusetts
2,860
BLS OEWS May 2025
State average pay
$124,560
median $115,180
Best-paying metro
$129,090
Pittsfield, MA

Related careers

Child, Family, and School Social Workers
$77,060 avg · 10,900 jobs
Biological Scientists, All Other
$122,930 avg · 2,930 jobs
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists
$124,560 avg · 2,860 jobs

Common questions

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

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

By median earnings one year after graduation (College Scorecard), Tufts University tops the list at $56,504. Compare it against completions, graduation rate, cost, and debt in the ranked table above.

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

The average annual wage for Clinical and Counseling Psychologists in Massachusetts is $124,560 (median $115,180), across about 2,860 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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