Wisconsin · Research and Experimental Psychology

Best colleges for Research and Experimental Psychology in Wisconsin

Ranked by graduates a year

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, University of Wisconsin-Madison and University of Wisconsin-Parkside award the most Research and Experimental Psychology degrees and certificates in Wisconsin: 250, 47 and 4 graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25). 3 Wisconsin colleges offer Research and Experimental Psychology and award 301 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
3
offering CIP 42.27
States offered
50
with a program page
Degrees / yr
301
IPEDS completions 2024–25
Median starting salary
—
1 yr after graduation, College Scorecard
With earnings data
0
College Scorecard
Median net price
—
IPEDS 2024–25
Avg graduation rate
60%
IPEDS 2024–25
State pay · Clinical and Counseling Psychologists
$121,440
BLS OEWS May 2025

3 institutions offering Research and Experimental Psychology in Wisconsin

Graduate earnings are not yet reported for these institutions; ordered by graduates a year.

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
1University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Milwaukee Public
—25049%——
2University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison Public
—4790%——
3University of Wisconsin-Parkside
Kenosha Public
—440%——

Colleges awarding the most Research and Experimental Psychology degrees in Wisconsin

Top 3 by graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25 completions). 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 Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Milwaukee Public
250Not reported
2University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison Public
47Not reported
3University of Wisconsin-Parkside
Kenosha Public
4Not reported

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 Wisconsin

Jobs in Wisconsin
1,150
BLS OEWS May 2025
State average pay
$121,440
median $113,360
Best-paying metro
$150,150
Green Bay, WI

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Common questions

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

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

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (250 graduates a year), University of Wisconsin-Madison (47 graduates a year) and University of Wisconsin-Parkside (4 graduates a year) award the most Research and Experimental Psychology degrees and certificates in Wisconsin, per IPEDS 2024–25 completions. In all, 3 Wisconsin colleges offer Research and Experimental Psychology.

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

The average annual wage for Clinical and Counseling Psychologists in Wisconsin is $121,440 (median $113,360), across about 1,150 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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