New York · Research and Experimental Psychology

Best Research and Experimental Psychology institutions in New York, 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
31
offering CIP 42.27
States offered
9
with a program page
Degrees / yr
2,324
IPEDS completions 2026
Median grad earnings
$37,512
1 year after graduation
With earnings data
10
College Scorecard
Median net price
$25,874
IPEDS 2026
Avg graduation rate
75%
IPEDS 2026
State pay · Clinical and Counseling Psychologists
$112,980
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
1Columbia University in the City of New York
New York Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree
$53,15614296%$15,315$20,500
2Barnard College
New York Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree
$44,0559993%$24,675$17,000
3Colgate University
Hamilton Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree
$41,8836391%$22,903$16,000
4Hamilton College
Clinton Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree
$39,8802191%$20,680$17,450
5University of Rochester
Rochester Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree
$39,73217785%$25,874$21,000
6New York University
New York Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree
$37,51291988%$29,023$21,499
7Vassar College
Poughkeepsie Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree
$34,3613591%$29,107$19,000
8Utica University
Utica Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree
$31,6953956%$20,237$26,000
9Union College
Schenectady Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree
$30,0614080%$25,885$25,062
10Canisius University
Buffalo Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree
$29,3333866%$17,353$25,250

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 New York

Jobs in New York
7,190
BLS OEWS May 2024
State average pay
$112,980
median $99,910
Best-paying metro
$126,850
Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY

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Common questions

Answers for students comparing Research and Experimental Psychology programs in New York.

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

By median earnings one year after graduation (College Scorecard), Columbia University in the City of New York tops the list at $53,156. Compare it against completions, graduation rate, cost, and debt in the ranked table above.

How much do Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn in New York?+

The average annual wage for Clinical and Counseling Psychologists in New York is $112,980 (median $99,910), across about 7,190 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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