by our College Data Analytics TeamIn the latest year, 152 U.S. colleges awarded 14,964 degrees and certificates in Other Research & Experimental Psychology. Bachelor’s degrees are the most popular award, at 90% of graduates. College Factual ranks 127 schools in its 2027 Best Other Research & Experimental Psychology Schools ranking and compares their cost in a Best Value ranking. Graduates earn a median $34,806 one year after completing, rising to $58,844 after four years.
A degree in Other Research & Experimental Psychology involves the study of Research And Experimental Psychology, Other. Any Instructional Program In Research And Experimental Psychology Not Listed Above.
Source: IPEDS 2025; College Scorecard July 2026; BLS; O*NET; College Factual rankings 2027. Data as of: July 2026.
Nationwide, other research & experimental psychology draws strong interest, with 14,964 degrees awarded annually. 152 colleges award other research & experimental psychology degrees, an average of 98 graduates per school; the largest program awarded 986.
By level, the 14,964 awards include 13,497 bachelor’s degrees, 844 master’s degrees and 623 doctorates.
Women earned 78% of other research & experimental psychology degrees and certificates in the latest year (11,684 of 14,964). The largest groups of graduates by race and ethnicity are White (6,956) and Hispanic or Latino (2,769), and international students earned 1,183.
College Factual ranks 127 schools in its 2027 Best Other Research & Experimental Psychology Schools ranking, including 107 for bachelor’s degrees, 29 for master’s degrees and 30 for doctorates. It also ranks other research & experimental psychology schools within 33 states. In all, 152 colleges offer other research & experimental psychology programs; compare them by degree level below or in the Best Value Other Research & Experimental Psychology Colleges ranking, which weighs quality against cost.
The most common other research & experimental psychology credential is the bachelor’s degree: 13,497 of the 14,964 awarded in the latest year. Jobs related to other research & experimental psychology call most for Reading Comprehension, Active Listening and Speaking, and for knowledge of English Language, Education and Training and Psychology, according to O*NET. The most important abilities are Oral Expression, Written Comprehension and Oral Comprehension.
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How long an other research & experimental psychology degree takes:
| Degree | Typical Program Length | Graduates Annually |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 4 years | 13,497 |
| Master’s Degree | 1-3 years | 844 |
| Doctorate | At least 4 years | 623 |
Bachelor’s degree is the most common level of education among workers in jobs related to other research & experimental psychology, at 33.1%.
| Level of Education | Percentage of Workers |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s degree | 33.1% |
| Post-doctoral training | 25.2% |
| Doctoral degree | 17.5% |
| Master’s degree | 8.4% |
| Associate’s degree (or other 2-year) | 5.4% |
| High school diploma or equivalent | 4.0% |
| Postsecondary certificate | 2.6% |
| Some college courses | 2.0% |
| Post-baccalaureate certificate | 1.7% |
| Post-master’s certificate | 0.3% |
Source: O*NET Online.
11 occupations are related to Other Research & Experimental Psychology, with an average median salary of $105,599; the strongest outlook belongs to Compliance Managers, at 13.0% projected job growth. Typical job titles include Abnormal Psychology Teacher, Associate Professor, Child Psychology Teacher and College Professor.
The occupation related to other research & experimental psychology with the most projected jobs is Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary, at 513,614.
| Occupation | Projected Jobs | Expected Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary | 513,614 | -3.0% |
| Managers, All Other | 468,025 | 6.2% |
| Compliance Managers | 310,203 | 13.0% |
| Loss Prevention Managers | 265,210 | 2.2% |
| Clinical Neuropsychologists | 216,013 | 8.9% |
| Regulatory Affairs Managers | 206,415 | 9.9% |
| Neuropsychologists | 186,493 | 6.5% |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | 128,884 | 5.2% |
Other Research & Experimental Psychology graduates earn a median $34,806 one year after completing their program, $58,844 after four years and $59,483 after five years, according to the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
| Years Out | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $34,806 |
| 4 years | $58,844 |
| 5 years | $59,483 |
Source: College Scorecard.
The highest-paying occupation related to other research & experimental psychology is Wind Energy Development Managers, with a median salary of $169,952.
| Occupation | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Wind Energy Development Managers | $169,952 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | $122,567 |
| Compliance Managers | $117,178 |
| Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers | $99,321 |
| Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary | $98,479 |
| Managers, All Other | $95,684 |
| Neuropsychologists | $83,690 |
Other Research & Experimental Psychology has 9 similar majors in the Psychology field, which together award 9,539 degrees a year; the largest are Experimental Psychology (5,021), Developmental and Child Psychology (1,864) and Behavioral Neuroscience (1,447). Browse all Psychology majors or the full list of college majors.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Experimental Psychology | 5,021 |
| Developmental and Child Psychology | 1,864 |
| Behavioral Neuroscience | 1,447 |
| Social Psychology | 458 |
| Cognitive Psychology and Psycholinguistics | 425 |
| Psychometrics and Quantitative Psychology | 211 |
| Psychopharmacology | 74 |
| Personality Psychology | 23 |
| Comparative Psychology | 16 |
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