Massachusetts · Research and Experimental Psychology

Best Research and Experimental Psychology institutions in Massachusetts, ranked by earnings

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…

Institutions
19
offering CIP 42.27
States offered
9
with a program page
Degrees / yr
918
IPEDS completions 2026
Median grad earnings
$38,463
1 year after graduation
With earnings data
11
College Scorecard
Median net price
$21,126
IPEDS 2026
Avg graduation rate
75%
IPEDS 2026
State pay · Clinical and Counseling Psychologists
$102,440
BLS OEWS 2024

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
$56,5048294%$23,570$15,875
2Amherst College
Amherst Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree
$45,7862694%$16,081$10,800
3Smith College
Northampton Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree
$43,7176289%$17,183$19,000
4Harvard University
Cambridge Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree
$41,5018698%$15,013
5Northeastern University
Boston Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree
$38,46317791%$18,925$26,000
6Northeastern University Professional Programs
Boston Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree
$38,46343$26,000
7Brandeis University
Waltham Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree
$37,4947686%$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
$36,2835992%$19,292$12,500
10Mount Holyoke College
South Hadley Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree
$32,4394684%$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
3,470
BLS OEWS May 2024
State average pay
$102,440
median $87,060
Best-paying metro
$110,770
Pittsfield, MA

Related careers

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$70,620 avg · 9,830 jobs
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$102,440 avg · 3,470 jobs
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$110,270 avg · 2,450 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 $102,440 (median $87,060), across about 3,470 jobs. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2024.

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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