Average Salary and Job Outcomes With a Behavioral Sciences Degree
What Do You Learn With This Degree?
What Do You Learn With This Degree?
A program with a combined or undifferentiated focus on the social sciences, psychology, and biomedical sciences to study complex problems of human individual and social growth and behavior.
What Can You Do With This Degree?
What Can You Do With This Degree?
Plan, direct, or coordinate the activities of a social service program or community outreach organization. Apply theories and principles of neuropsychology to evaluate and diagnose disorders of higher cerebral functioning, often in research and medical settings. Assess and diagnose patients with neurobehavioral problems related to acquired or developmental disorders of the nervous system, such as neurodegenerative disorders, traumatic brain injury, seizure disorders, and learning disabilities. Assist social scientists in laboratory, survey, and other social science research.
U.S. Summary
Job & Salary Averages
- Salary Value (U.S.): $67,048
"Salary Value" is a salary score which represents the average of salary medians for all jobs attainable with this degree, per metro area and/or per state.
- Average of Job Growth Averages (U.S.): 8.5%
The "average of job growth averages" is an average of national job growth rates for all jobs attainable with this degree.
- Avg. Years of Work Experience Needed: 1-2 years
Education Costs
- Avg. Undergrad. Out-of-State Cost (U.S.): $25,340/yr
- Avg. Undergrad. In-State Cost (U.S.): $20,495/yr
- Avg. Graduate Out-of-State Cost (U.S.): $22,129/yr
- Avg. Graduate In-State Cost (U.S.): $18,306/yr
- Avg. Combined Out-of-State Cost (U.S.): $23,923/yr
- Avg. Combined In-State Cost (U.S.): $19,529/yr
All information is based on data collected by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and National Center for Education Statistics.
This chart visualizes the percentage of jobs requiring a particular degree level (including if a degree isn't required by most employers).
Average Salary Medians
What Are Salary Medians?
Salary median is the average salary amount earned by workers, calculated per industry or per metro area. Average salary median is an average of median salaries for jobs that are attainable with this degree. Metro area average salary median is the average of salary medians for jobs within a metro area. State average salary median is the average of all metro area average salary medians within that state.
For more information about salary medians and average salary medians, please read this blog post, "Average Salary Median" vs. "Salary Median".
Click on any state in the table below to see which metro areas earn the highest median salaries. If you see "N/A" next to a state, it means that no data is available about that state for this degree.
Overall Salary Value: $67,048
The state with the highest salary value for this degree is California ($83,992) in the Santa Rosa, CA metro area.
Alaska
Metro Area Salary Values for AlaskaFairbanks, AK metro area has the highest salary value in Alaska ($71,983).
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$70,203 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Alabama
Metro Area Salary Values for AlabamaDothan, AL metro area has the highest salary value in Alabama ($70,528).
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$60,539 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Arkansas
Metro Area Salary Values for ArkansasLittle Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR metro area has the highest salary value in Arkansas ($55,860).
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$48,344 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Arizona
Metro Area Salary Values for ArizonaTucson, AZ metro area has the highest salary value in Arizona ($76,780).
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$70,766 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
California
Metro Area Salary Values for CaliforniaSanta Rosa, CA metro area has the highest salary value in California ($113,610).
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$83,992 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Colorado
Metro Area Salary Values for ColoradoDenver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO metro area has the highest salary value in Colorado ($77,664).
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$71,279 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Connecticut
Metro Area Salary Values for ConnecticutNew Haven, CT metro area has the highest salary value in Connecticut ($95,196).
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$79,435 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Washington, D.C. | N/A | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Delaware | N/A | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Florida
Metro Area Salary Values for FloridaOrlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL metro area has the highest salary value in Florida ($85,612).
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$72,787 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Georgia
Metro Area Salary Values for GeorgiaAugusta-Richmond County, GA-SC metro area has the highest salary value in Georgia ($80,542).
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$62,270 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Hawaii
Metro Area Salary Values for HawaiiUrban Honolulu, HI metro area has the highest salary value in Hawaii ($71,750).
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$64,013 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Iowa
Metro Area Salary Values for IowaDavenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL metro area has the highest salary value in Iowa ($72,573).
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$58,799 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Idaho
Metro Area Salary Values for IdahoNorthwestern Idaho nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest salary value in Idaho ($52,860).
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$49,469 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Illinois
Metro Area Salary Values for IllinoisCarbondale-Marion, IL metro area has the highest salary value in Illinois ($77,860).
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$66,140 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Indiana
Metro Area Salary Values for IndianaIndianapolis-Carmel-Anderson, IN metro area has the highest salary value in Indiana ($71,044).
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$55,730 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Kansas
Metro Area Salary Values for KansasWichita, KS metro area has the highest salary value in Kansas ($60,033).
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$57,509 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Kentucky
Metro Area Salary Values for KentuckyLouisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN metro area has the highest salary value in Kentucky ($93,055).
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$66,247 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Louisiana
Metro Area Salary Values for LouisianaNew Orleans-Metairie, LA metro area has the highest salary value in Louisiana ($73,837).
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$64,523 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Massachusetts
Metro Area Salary Values for MassachusettsSpringfield, MA-CT metro area has the highest salary value in Massachusetts ($70,845).
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$65,894 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Maryland
Metro Area Salary Values for MarylandSalisbury, MD-DE metro area has the highest salary value in Maryland ($68,160).
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$56,788 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Maine
Metro Area Salary Values for MainePortland-South Portland, ME metro area has the highest salary value in Maine ($64,615).
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$63,176 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Michigan
Metro Area Salary Values for MichiganDetroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro area has the highest salary value in Michigan ($93,712).
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$77,556 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Minnesota
Metro Area Salary Values for MinnesotaMankato-North Mankato, MN metro area has the highest salary value in Minnesota ($78,260).
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$71,215 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Missouri
Metro Area Salary Values for MissouriSt. Louis, MO-IL metro area has the highest salary value in Missouri ($80,350).
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$65,111 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Mississippi
Metro Area Salary Values for MississippiSouthwest Mississippi nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest salary value in Mississippi ($60,373).
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$54,791 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Montana
Metro Area Salary Values for MontanaSouthwest Montana nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest salary value in Montana ($56,094).
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$51,764 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
North Carolina
Metro Area Salary Values for North CarolinaCharlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC metro area has the highest salary value in North Carolina ($88,528).
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$69,564 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
North Dakota
Metro Area Salary Values for North DakotaGrand Forks, ND-MN metro area has the highest salary value in North Dakota ($69,060).
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$64,908 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Nebraska
Metro Area Salary Values for NebraskaOmaha-Council Bluffs, NE-IA metro area has the highest salary value in Nebraska ($63,440).
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$57,510 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
New Hampshire
Metro Area Salary Values for New HampshirePortsmouth, NH-ME metro area has the highest salary value in New Hampshire ($74,344).
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$67,722 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
New Jersey
Metro Area Salary Values for New JerseyTrenton, NJ metro area has the highest salary value in New Jersey ($86,762).
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$73,161 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
New Mexico
Metro Area Salary Values for New MexicoNorthern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest salary value in New Mexico ($95,045).
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$70,041 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Nevada
Metro Area Salary Values for NevadaReno, NV metro area has the highest salary value in Nevada ($71,152).
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$68,017 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
New York
Metro Area Salary Values for New YorkBinghamton, NY metro area has the highest salary value in New York ($97,875).
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$77,594 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Ohio
Metro Area Salary Values for OhioDayton, OH metro area has the highest salary value in Ohio ($85,467).
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$70,738 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Oklahoma
Metro Area Salary Values for OklahomaTulsa, OK metro area has the highest salary value in Oklahoma ($64,400).
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$57,280 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Oregon
Metro Area Salary Values for OregonSalem, OR metro area has the highest salary value in Oregon ($87,980).
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$67,647 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Pennsylvania
Metro Area Salary Values for PennsylvaniaReading, PA metro area has the highest salary value in Pennsylvania ($76,480).
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$62,117 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Puerto Rico
Metro Area Salary Values for Puerto RicoSan Juan-Carolina-Caguas, PR metro area has the highest salary value in Puerto Rico ($48,420).
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$40,253 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Rhode Island | N/A | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
South Carolina
Metro Area Salary Values for South CarolinaMyrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC-NC metro area has the highest salary value in South Carolina ($68,843).
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$61,122 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
South Dakota
Metro Area Salary Values for South DakotaSioux Falls, SD metro area has the highest salary value in South Dakota ($65,550).
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$57,968 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Tennessee
Metro Area Salary Values for TennesseeKingsport-Bristol-Bristol, TN-VA metro area has the highest salary value in Tennessee ($64,370).
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$58,938 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Texas
Metro Area Salary Values for TexasHouston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX metro area has the highest salary value in Texas ($84,977).
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$67,360 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Utah
Metro Area Salary Values for UtahSalt Lake City, UT metro area has the highest salary value in Utah ($68,440).
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$56,770 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Virginia
Metro Area Salary Values for VirginiaRoanoke, VA metro area has the highest salary value in Virginia ($91,353).
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$79,209 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Vermont
Metro Area Salary Values for VermontNorthern Vermont nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest salary value in Vermont ($63,870).
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$62,124 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Washington
Metro Area Salary Values for WashingtonYakima, WA metro area has the highest salary value in Washington ($83,060).
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$70,796 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Wisconsin
Metro Area Salary Values for WisconsinMilwaukee-Waukesha-West Allis, WI metro area has the highest salary value in Wisconsin ($82,963).
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$71,221 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
West Virginia
Metro Area Salary Values for West VirginiaMorgantown, WV metro area has the highest salary value in West Virginia ($66,050).
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$57,900 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Wyoming
Metro Area Salary Values for WyomingCheyenne, WY metro area has the highest salary value in Wyoming ($67,145).
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$62,339 |
Bachelor's
Average Salary Median: $63,317
The state with the highest average salary median for a bachelor's degree is Colorado ($79,343) in the Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO metro area.
Alaska
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Alaska (Bachelor's)Alaska nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest average salary median in Alaska ($74,265) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$73,994 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Alabama
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Alabama (Bachelor's)Dothan, AL metro area has the highest average salary median in Alabama ($68,940) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$60,328 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Arkansas
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Arkansas (Bachelor's)Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR metro area has the highest average salary median in Arkansas ($55,860) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$48,344 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Arizona
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Arizona (Bachelor's)Arizona nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest average salary median in Arizona ($72,600) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$64,896 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
California
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for California (Bachelor's)Yuba City, CA metro area has the highest average salary median in California ($88,900) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$69,274 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Colorado
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Colorado (Bachelor's)Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO metro area has the highest average salary median in Colorado ($88,665) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$79,343 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Connecticut
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Connecticut (Bachelor's)New Haven, CT metro area has the highest average salary median in Connecticut ($78,600) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$64,978 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Washington, D.C. | N/A | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Delaware | N/A | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Florida
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Florida (Bachelor's)Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL metro area has the highest average salary median in Florida ($80,150) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$66,937 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Georgia
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Georgia (Bachelor's)Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC metro area has the highest average salary median in Georgia ($67,337) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$53,260 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Hawaii
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Hawaii (Bachelor's)Urban Honolulu, HI metro area has the highest average salary median in Hawaii ($71,750) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$64,013 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Iowa
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Iowa (Bachelor's)Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL metro area has the highest average salary median in Iowa ($66,275) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$57,793 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Idaho
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Idaho (Bachelor's)Coeur d'Alene, ID metro area has the highest average salary median in Idaho ($62,740) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$53,699 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Illinois
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Illinois (Bachelor's)Carbondale-Marion, IL metro area has the highest average salary median in Illinois ($77,860) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$62,677 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Indiana
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Indiana (Bachelor's)Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson, IN metro area has the highest average salary median in Indiana ($67,915) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$58,294 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Kansas
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Kansas (Bachelor's)Wichita, KS metro area has the highest average salary median in Kansas ($59,965) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$58,778 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Kentucky
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Kentucky (Bachelor's)Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN metro area has the highest average salary median in Kentucky ($79,660) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$59,539 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Louisiana
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Louisiana (Bachelor's)Baton Rouge, LA metro area has the highest average salary median in Louisiana ($71,885) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$63,846 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Massachusetts
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Massachusetts (Bachelor's)Boston-Cambridge-Nashua, MA-NH metro area has the highest average salary median in Massachusetts ($70,590) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$63,211 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Maryland
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Maryland (Bachelor's)Salisbury, MD-DE metro area has the highest average salary median in Maryland ($68,160) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$61,618 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Maine
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Maine (Bachelor's)Portland-South Portland, ME metro area has the highest average salary median in Maine ($64,615) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$62,959 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Michigan
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Michigan (Bachelor's)Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro area has the highest average salary median in Michigan ($84,235) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$73,876 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Minnesota
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Minnesota (Bachelor's)Mankato-North Mankato, MN metro area has the highest average salary median in Minnesota ($78,260) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$69,426 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Missouri
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Missouri (Bachelor's)St. Louis, MO-IL metro area has the highest average salary median in Missouri ($63,177) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$55,916 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Mississippi
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Mississippi (Bachelor's)Hattiesburg, MS metro area has the highest average salary median in Mississippi ($59,670) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$52,244 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Montana
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Montana (Bachelor's)Southwest Montana nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest average salary median in Montana ($60,755) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$56,684 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
North Carolina
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for North Carolina (Bachelor's)Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC metro area has the highest average salary median in North Carolina ($75,390) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$63,122 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
North Dakota
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for North Dakota (Bachelor's)Grand Forks, ND-MN metro area has the highest average salary median in North Dakota ($72,630) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$66,645 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Nebraska
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Nebraska (Bachelor's)Northeast Nebraska nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest average salary median in Nebraska ($60,920) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$56,437 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
New Hampshire
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for New Hampshire (Bachelor's)Manchester, NH metro area has the highest average salary median in New Hampshire ($73,110) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$67,263 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
New Jersey
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for New Jersey (Bachelor's)Trenton, NJ metro area has the highest average salary median in New Jersey ($91,870) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$76,337 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
New Mexico
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for New Mexico (Bachelor's)Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest average salary median in New Mexico ($86,580) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$69,707 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Nevada
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Nevada (Bachelor's)Las Vegas-Henderson-Paradise, NV metro area has the highest average salary median in Nevada ($74,610) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$66,334 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
New York
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for New York (Bachelor's)Ithaca, NY metro area has the highest average salary median in New York ($77,640) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$70,939 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Ohio
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Ohio (Bachelor's)Dayton, OH metro area has the highest average salary median in Ohio ($70,680) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$59,559 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Oklahoma
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Oklahoma (Bachelor's)Tulsa, OK metro area has the highest average salary median in Oklahoma ($64,400) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$57,280 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Oregon
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Oregon (Bachelor's)Salem, OR metro area has the highest average salary median in Oregon ($87,980) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$66,572 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Pennsylvania
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Pennsylvania (Bachelor's)Northern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest average salary median in Pennsylvania ($70,490) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$59,765 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Puerto Rico
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Puerto Rico (Bachelor's)San Juan-Carolina-Caguas, PR metro area has the highest average salary median in Puerto Rico ($48,420) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$39,071 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Rhode Island | N/A | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
South Carolina
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for South Carolina (Bachelor's)Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Beaufort, SC metro area has the highest average salary median in South Carolina ($71,795) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$62,402 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
South Dakota
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for South Dakota (Bachelor's)Sioux Falls, SD metro area has the highest average salary median in South Dakota ($67,490) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$60,200 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Tennessee
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Tennessee (Bachelor's)Kingsport-Bristol-Bristol, TN-VA metro area has the highest average salary median in Tennessee ($64,370) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$57,612 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Texas
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Texas (Bachelor's)Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area has the highest average salary median in Texas ($81,525) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$64,093 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Utah
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Utah (Bachelor's)Salt Lake City, UT metro area has the highest average salary median in Utah ($68,440) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$58,037 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Virginia
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Virginia (Bachelor's)Northwest Virginia nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest average salary median in Virginia ($87,790) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$73,890 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Vermont
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Vermont (Bachelor's)Northern Vermont nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest average salary median in Vermont ($69,075) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$65,973 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Washington
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Washington (Bachelor's)Olympia-Tumwater, WA metro area has the highest average salary median in Washington ($84,490) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$71,434 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Wisconsin
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Wisconsin (Bachelor's)Wausau, WI metro area has the highest average salary median in Wisconsin ($79,550) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$69,025 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
West Virginia
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for West Virginia (Bachelor's)Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH metro area has the highest average salary median in West Virginia ($62,480) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$50,800 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Wyoming
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Wyoming (Bachelor's)Cheyenne, WY metro area has the highest average salary median in Wyoming ($70,480) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$65,239 |
No Degree
Average Salary Median: $70,815
The state with the highest average salary median for jobs which don't require a degree is California ($118,818) in the Sacramento--Roseville--Arden-Arcade, CA metro area.
Alaska | N/A | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Alabama
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Alabama (No Degree)Dothan, AL metro area has the highest average salary median in Alabama ($72,910) for jobs which don't require a degree.
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$60,257 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Arkansas | N/A | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Arizona
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Arizona (No Degree)Tucson, AZ metro area has the highest average salary median in Arizona ($99,580) for jobs which don't require a degree.
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$99,580 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
California
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for California (No Degree)Sacramento--Roseville--Arden-Arcade, CA metro area has the highest average salary median in California ($129,260) for jobs which don't require a degree.
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$118,818 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Colorado
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Colorado (No Degree)Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO metro area has the highest average salary median in Colorado ($73,360) for jobs which don't require a degree.
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$65,588 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Connecticut
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Connecticut (No Degree)New Haven, CT metro area has the highest average salary median in Connecticut ($112,460) for jobs which don't require a degree.
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$112,460 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Washington, D.C. | N/A | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Delaware | N/A | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Florida
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Florida (No Degree)Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL metro area has the highest average salary median in Florida ($104,670) for jobs which don't require a degree.
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$94,467 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Georgia
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Georgia (No Degree)Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC metro area has the highest average salary median in Georgia ($100,350) for jobs which don't require a degree.
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$97,310 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Hawaii | N/A | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Iowa
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Iowa (No Degree)Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL metro area has the highest average salary median in Iowa ($78,870) for jobs which don't require a degree.
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$59,223 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Idaho | N/A | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Illinois
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Illinois (No Degree)Peoria, IL metro area has the highest average salary median in Illinois ($75,780) for jobs which don't require a degree.
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$75,780 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Indiana
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Indiana (No Degree)Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson, IN metro area has the highest average salary median in Indiana ($86,070) for jobs which don't require a degree.
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$86,070 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Kansas
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Kansas (No Degree)Wichita, KS metro area has the highest average salary median in Kansas ($60,100) for jobs which don't require a degree.
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$56,240 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Kentucky
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Kentucky (No Degree)Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN metro area has the highest average salary median in Kentucky ($106,450) for jobs which don't require a degree.
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$106,450 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Louisiana | N/A | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Massachusetts | N/A | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Maryland
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Maryland (No Degree)Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV metro area has the highest average salary median in Maryland ($47,130) for jobs which don't require a degree.
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$47,130 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Maine | N/A | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Michigan
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Michigan (No Degree)Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro area has the highest average salary median in Michigan ($113,540) for jobs which don't require a degree.
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$113,540 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Minnesota | N/A | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Missouri
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Missouri (No Degree)St. Louis, MO-IL metro area has the highest average salary median in Missouri ($104,910) for jobs which don't require a degree.
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$104,910 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Mississippi
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Mississippi (No Degree)Southwest Mississippi nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest average salary median in Mississippi ($66,860) for jobs which don't require a degree.
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$56,680 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Montana
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Montana (No Degree)Great Falls, MT metro area has the highest average salary median in Montana ($59,210) for jobs which don't require a degree.
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$54,484 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
North Carolina
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for North Carolina (No Degree)Piedmont North Carolina nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest average salary median in North Carolina ($110,610) for jobs which don't require a degree.
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$109,210 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
North Dakota
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for North Dakota (No Degree)West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest average salary median in North Dakota ($67,530) for jobs which don't require a degree.
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$63,170 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Nebraska
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Nebraska (No Degree)Omaha-Council Bluffs, NE-IA metro area has the highest average salary median in Nebraska ($66,160) for jobs which don't require a degree.
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$55,584 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
New Hampshire
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for New Hampshire (No Degree)Portsmouth, NH-ME metro area has the highest average salary median in New Hampshire ($76,270) for jobs which don't require a degree.
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$68,412 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
New Jersey
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for New Jersey (No Degree)Trenton, NJ metro area has the highest average salary median in New Jersey ($93,870) for jobs which don't require a degree.
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$77,070 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
New Mexico
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for New Mexico (No Degree)Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest average salary median in New Mexico ($103,510) for jobs which don't require a degree.
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$70,516 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Nevada
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Nevada (No Degree)Las Vegas-Henderson-Paradise, NV metro area has the highest average salary median in Nevada ($65,010) for jobs which don't require a degree.
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$63,857 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
New York
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for New York (No Degree)New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA metro area has the highest average salary median in New York ($106,380) for jobs which don't require a degree.
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$106,380 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Ohio
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Ohio (No Degree)Dayton, OH metro area has the highest average salary median in Ohio ($115,670) for jobs which don't require a degree.
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$110,120 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Oklahoma | N/A | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Oregon | N/A | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Pennsylvania
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Pennsylvania (No Degree)Pittsburgh, PA metro area has the highest average salary median in Pennsylvania ($76,080) for jobs which don't require a degree.
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$76,080 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Puerto Rico | N/A | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Rhode Island | N/A | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
South Carolina
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for South Carolina (No Degree)Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC-NC metro area has the highest average salary median in South Carolina ($69,120) for jobs which don't require a degree.
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$59,730 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
South Dakota
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for South Dakota (No Degree)Sioux Falls, SD metro area has the highest average salary median in South Dakota ($62,640) for jobs which don't require a degree.
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$54,620 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Tennessee | N/A | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Texas
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Texas (No Degree)Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX metro area has the highest average salary median in Texas ($115,380) for jobs which don't require a degree.
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$109,755 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Utah | N/A | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Virginia
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Virginia (No Degree)Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC metro area has the highest average salary median in Virginia ($106,950) for jobs which don't require a degree.
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$103,650 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Vermont
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Vermont (No Degree)Northern Vermont nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest average salary median in Vermont ($63,760) for jobs which don't require a degree.
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$63,225 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Washington | N/A | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Wisconsin
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Wisconsin (No Degree)Milwaukee-Waukesha-West Allis, WI metro area has the highest average salary median in Wisconsin ($95,170) for jobs which don't require a degree.
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$95,170 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
West Virginia
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for West Virginia (No Degree)Morgantown, WV metro area has the highest average salary median in West Virginia ($66,050) for jobs which don't require a degree.
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$58,961 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Wyoming
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Wyoming (No Degree)Cheyenne, WY metro area has the highest average salary median in Wyoming ($69,960) for jobs which don't require a degree.
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$64,840 |
Doctorate
Average Salary Median: $67,014
The state with the highest average salary median for a doctorate degree is California ($111,558) in the Santa Rosa, CA metro area.
Alaska
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Alaska (Doctorate)Fairbanks, AK metro area has the highest average salary median in Alaska ($66,760) for a doctorate degree in this area of study.
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$60,860 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Alabama
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Alabama (Doctorate)Huntsville, AL metro area has the highest average salary median in Alabama ($74,330) for a doctorate degree in this area of study.
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$68,537 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Arkansas | N/A | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Arizona | N/A | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
California
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for California (Doctorate)Santa Rosa, CA metro area has the highest average salary median in California ($165,000) for a doctorate degree in this area of study.
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$111,558 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Colorado
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Colorado (Doctorate)Fort Collins, CO metro area has the highest average salary median in Colorado ($99,710) for a doctorate degree in this area of study.
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$79,270 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Connecticut
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Connecticut (Doctorate)New Haven, CT metro area has the highest average salary median in Connecticut ($93,860) for a doctorate degree in this area of study.
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$90,195 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Washington, D.C. | N/A | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Delaware | N/A | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Florida
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Florida (Doctorate)Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL metro area has the highest average salary median in Florida ($80,890) for a doctorate degree in this area of study.
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$77,553 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Georgia
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Georgia (Doctorate)Savannah, GA metro area has the highest average salary median in Georgia ($68,120) for a doctorate degree in this area of study.
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$59,200 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Hawaii | N/A | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Iowa
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Iowa (Doctorate)Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA metro area has the highest average salary median in Iowa ($65,200) for a doctorate degree in this area of study.
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$65,200 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Idaho
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Idaho (Doctorate)Pocatello, ID metro area has the highest average salary median in Idaho ($50,050) for a doctorate degree in this area of study.
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$40,664 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Illinois
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Illinois (Doctorate)West Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest average salary median in Illinois ($79,370) for a doctorate degree in this area of study.
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$77,280 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Indiana
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Indiana (Doctorate)Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN metro area has the highest average salary median in Indiana ($56,070) for a doctorate degree in this area of study.
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$44,374 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Kansas | N/A | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Kentucky
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Kentucky (Doctorate)South Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest average salary median in Kentucky ($63,660) for a doctorate degree in this area of study.
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$57,757 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Louisiana
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Louisiana (Doctorate)New Orleans-Metairie, LA metro area has the highest average salary median in Louisiana ($79,490) for a doctorate degree in this area of study.
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$79,490 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Massachusetts
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Massachusetts (Doctorate)Worcester, MA-CT metro area has the highest average salary median in Massachusetts ($80,150) for a doctorate degree in this area of study.
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$79,340 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Maryland | N/A | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Maine
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Maine (Doctorate)Southwest Maine nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest average salary median in Maine ($64,910) for a doctorate degree in this area of study.
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$64,910 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Michigan
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Michigan (Doctorate)Kalamazoo-Portage, MI metro area has the highest average salary median in Michigan ($88,470) for a doctorate degree in this area of study.
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$78,940 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Minnesota
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Minnesota (Doctorate)Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro area has the highest average salary median in Minnesota ($78,870) for a doctorate degree in this area of study.
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$78,370 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Missouri
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Missouri (Doctorate)St. Louis, MO-IL metro area has the highest average salary median in Missouri ($82,750) for a doctorate degree in this area of study.
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$70,835 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Mississippi
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Mississippi (Doctorate)Northwest Mississippi nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest average salary median in Mississippi ($67,570) for a doctorate degree in this area of study.
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$67,570 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Montana
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Montana (Doctorate)Southwest Montana nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest average salary median in Montana ($44,000) for a doctorate degree in this area of study.
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$36,486 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
North Carolina
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for North Carolina (Doctorate)Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC metro area has the highest average salary median in North Carolina ($73,170) for a doctorate degree in this area of study.
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$68,620 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
North Dakota | N/A | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Nebraska
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Nebraska (Doctorate)Omaha-Council Bluffs, NE-IA metro area has the highest average salary median in Nebraska ($74,920) for a doctorate degree in this area of study.
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$70,015 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
New Hampshire | N/A | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
New Jersey
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for New Jersey (Doctorate)Trenton, NJ metro area has the highest average salary median in New Jersey ($62,330) for a doctorate degree in this area of study.
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$56,627 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
New Mexico | N/A | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Nevada
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Nevada (Doctorate)Reno, NV metro area has the highest average salary median in Nevada ($105,750) for a doctorate degree in this area of study.
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$105,750 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
New York
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for New York (Doctorate)Binghamton, NY metro area has the highest average salary median in New York ($120,610) for a doctorate degree in this area of study.
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$82,954 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Ohio
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Ohio (Doctorate)Toledo, OH metro area has the highest average salary median in Ohio ($88,280) for a doctorate degree in this area of study.
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$78,253 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Oklahoma | N/A | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Oregon | N/A | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Pennsylvania
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Pennsylvania (Doctorate)Reading, PA metro area has the highest average salary median in Pennsylvania ($83,790) for a doctorate degree in this area of study.
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$78,597 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Puerto Rico | N/A | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Rhode Island | N/A | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
South Carolina | N/A | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
South Dakota | N/A | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Tennessee
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Tennessee (Doctorate)Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro area has the highest average salary median in Tennessee ($74,310) for a doctorate degree in this area of study.
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$69,257 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Texas
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Texas (Doctorate)College Station-Bryan, TX metro area has the highest average salary median in Texas ($98,670) for a doctorate degree in this area of study.
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Virginia
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Virginia (Doctorate)Southside Virginia nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest average salary median in Virginia ($74,150) for a doctorate degree in this area of study.
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Vermont
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Vermont (Doctorate)Northern Vermont nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest average salary median in Vermont ($53,680) for a doctorate degree in this area of study.
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Washington
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Washington (Doctorate)Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest average salary median in Washington ($71,650) for a doctorate degree in this area of study.
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Wisconsin
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Wisconsin (Doctorate)Madison, WI metro area has the highest average salary median in Wisconsin ($73,170) for a doctorate degree in this area of study.
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West Virginia
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for West Virginia (Doctorate)Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH metro area has the highest average salary median in West Virginia ($57,240) for a doctorate degree in this area of study.
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Wyoming
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Wyoming (Doctorate)Cheyenne, WY metro area has the highest average salary median in Wyoming ($51,510) for a doctorate degree in this area of study.
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$48,640 |
6 Jobs Attainable With This Degree
The jobs below are commonly attainable with this degree. Most job roles don't require a degree. For a bachelor's degree, the average salary median is $63,317. The average salary median for job roles not requiring a degree is $70,815. For a doctorate degree, the average salary median is $67,014.
Social and Community Service Managers
Plan, direct, or coordinate the activities of a social service program or community outreach organization. Oversee the program or organization's budget and policies regarding participant involvement, program requirements, and benefits. Work may involve directing social workers, counselors, or probation officers.
Salary Ratio: 0.67
The Salary Ratio is a comparison of the average salary median compared to the average cost of obtaining this degree (average of undergraduate and graduate costs). It takes a job's average salary median and then compares it to the combined average cost of undergraduate degrees (1-4 years) and graduate degrees (6 years for a masters, 8 years for a doctorate) needed to qualify for that job.
A ratio that's close to 1, or greater, indicates that the average salary median which can be earned is substantial compared to the average cost of obtaining the degree. A Salary Ratio of 0, "N/A", or "INF" implies that school data is not available to provide a proper evaluation. Explore other factors such as the years of work experience usually required, the degree level normally required, and the types of attainable jobs to determine the feasibility of pursuing this degree.
Common Job Titles
- Adoption Services Manager
- Adult Daycare Coordinator
- Borough Coordinator
- Case Manager
- Case Services Manager
- Casework Department Director
- Casework Director
- Casework Services Director
- Child Welfare Director
- Child Welfare Services Director
- Children's Service Supervisor
- Clinical Services Director
- Club Manager
- Community Center Director
- Community Organization Director
- Community Outreach Coordinator
- Community Service Director
- Community Service Organization Director
- Community Services Director
- Contract Sheltered Workshop Supervisor
- Counseling Services Manager
- Family Service Center Director
- Field Coordination Director
- Field Service Director
- Group Counseling Program Director
- Group Home Manager
- Group Work Program Director
- Home Service Director
- Membership Director
- Multi-Share Program Coordinator
- Neighborhood Service Center Director
- Non Profit Director
- Non-Profit Director
- Nonprofit Director
- Nonprofit Manager
- Offender Workforce Development Program Manager (OWDPM)
- Outreach Coordinator
- Parole Director
- Psychiatric Social Worker Supervisor
- Public Welfare Director
- Rehabilitation Center Manager
- Scout Work Director
- Services Case Manager
- Sheltered Workshop Executive Director
- Social Service Agency Director
- Social Service Coordinator
- Social Service Director
- Social Services Director
- Social Services Manager
- Social Welfare Administrator
- Social Work Administrator
- Teenage Activities Director
- Teenage Program Director
- Transitional Care Director
- Veterans Affairs Director
- Vocational Rehabilitation Administrator
- Volunteer Services Director
- Volunteer Services Manager
- Volunteer Services Supervisor
- Welfare Administrator
- Welfare Director
- Welfare Manager
- Youth Program Director
- US Salary Median: $64,368
- Job Growth (U.S.): 9.3%
- Prior Experience: 4-6 years
- Degree Level Required: Bachelor's
Neuropsychologists
Apply theories and principles of neuropsychology to evaluate and diagnose disorders of higher cerebral functioning, often in research and medical settings. Study the human brain and the effect of physiological states on human cognition and behavior. May formulate and administer programs of treatment.
Salary Ratio: 5.38
The Salary Ratio is a comparison of the average salary median compared to the average cost of obtaining this degree (average of undergraduate and graduate costs). It takes a job's average salary median and then compares it to the combined average cost of undergraduate degrees (1-4 years) and graduate degrees (6 years for a masters, 8 years for a doctorate) needed to qualify for that job.
A ratio that's close to 1, or greater, indicates that the average salary median which can be earned is substantial compared to the average cost of obtaining the degree. A Salary Ratio of 0, "N/A", or "INF" implies that school data is not available to provide a proper evaluation. Explore other factors such as the years of work experience usually required, the degree level normally required, and the types of attainable jobs to determine the feasibility of pursuing this degree.
Common Job Titles
- Adult Neuropsychologist
- Aviation Neuropsychologist
- Neuropsychologist
- Neuropsychology Medical Consultant
- Pediatric Neuropsychologist
- Staff Psychologist
- US Salary Median: $85,327
- Job Growth (U.S.): 7.9%
- Prior Experience: N/A
- Degree Level Required: None
Clinical Neuropsychologists
Assess and diagnose patients with neurobehavioral problems related to acquired or developmental disorders of the nervous system, such as neurodegenerative disorders, traumatic brain injury, seizure disorders, and learning disabilities. Recommend treatment after diagnosis, such as therapy, medication, or surgery. Assist with evaluation before and after neurosurgical procedures, such as deep brain stimulation.
Salary Ratio: 5.38
The Salary Ratio is a comparison of the average salary median compared to the average cost of obtaining this degree (average of undergraduate and graduate costs). It takes a job's average salary median and then compares it to the combined average cost of undergraduate degrees (1-4 years) and graduate degrees (6 years for a masters, 8 years for a doctorate) needed to qualify for that job.
A ratio that's close to 1, or greater, indicates that the average salary median which can be earned is substantial compared to the average cost of obtaining the degree. A Salary Ratio of 0, "N/A", or "INF" implies that school data is not available to provide a proper evaluation. Explore other factors such as the years of work experience usually required, the degree level normally required, and the types of attainable jobs to determine the feasibility of pursuing this degree.
Common Job Titles
- Adult Neuropsychologist
- Aviation Neuropsychologist
- Clinical Neuropsychologist
- Neuropsychologist
- Neuropsychology Medical Consultant
- Pediatric Neuropsychologist
- Staff Psychologist
- US Salary Median: $85,327
- Job Growth (U.S.): 7.9%
- Prior Experience: N/A
- Degree Level Required: None
Transportation Planners
Prepare studies for proposed transportation projects. Gather, compile, and analyze data. Study the use and operation of transportation systems. Develop transportation models or simulations.
Salary Ratio: 0.67
The Salary Ratio is a comparison of the average salary median compared to the average cost of obtaining this degree (average of undergraduate and graduate costs). It takes a job's average salary median and then compares it to the combined average cost of undergraduate degrees (1-4 years) and graduate degrees (6 years for a masters, 8 years for a doctorate) needed to qualify for that job.
A ratio that's close to 1, or greater, indicates that the average salary median which can be earned is substantial compared to the average cost of obtaining the degree. A Salary Ratio of 0, "N/A", or "INF" implies that school data is not available to provide a proper evaluation. Explore other factors such as the years of work experience usually required, the degree level normally required, and the types of attainable jobs to determine the feasibility of pursuing this degree.
Common Job Titles
- Planner
- Traffic Analyst
- Transit Planner
- Transportation Analyst
- Transportation Consultant
- Transportation Management Consultant
- Transportation Modeler
- Transportation Planner
- US Salary Median: $76,789
- Job Growth (U.S.): 7.9%
- Prior Experience: no prior years
- Degree Level Required: Bachelor's
Social Science Research Assistants
Assist social scientists in laboratory, survey, and other social science research. May help prepare findings for publication and assist in laboratory analysis, quality control, or data management.
Salary Ratio: 0.67
The Salary Ratio is a comparison of the average salary median compared to the average cost of obtaining this degree (average of undergraduate and graduate costs). It takes a job's average salary median and then compares it to the combined average cost of undergraduate degrees (1-4 years) and graduate degrees (6 years for a masters, 8 years for a doctorate) needed to qualify for that job.
A ratio that's close to 1, or greater, indicates that the average salary median which can be earned is substantial compared to the average cost of obtaining the degree. A Salary Ratio of 0, "N/A", or "INF" implies that school data is not available to provide a proper evaluation. Explore other factors such as the years of work experience usually required, the degree level normally required, and the types of attainable jobs to determine the feasibility of pursuing this degree.
Common Job Titles
- Bilingual Research Interviewer
- Clinical Research Assistant
- Data Analyst
- Economic Research Assistant
- Economist Research Assistant
- Graduate Assistant
- Graduate Research Assistant
- Historian Research Assistant
- Laboratory Assistant
- Market Research Interviewer
- Political Science Research Assistant
- Postdoctoral Research Associate
- Psychologist Research Assistant
- Research Aide
- Research Assistant
- Research Associate
- Research Data Analyst
- Research Interviewer
- Research Scientist
- Research Technician
- Social Research Assistant
- Sociology Research Assistant
- US Salary Median: $51,511
- Job Growth (U.S.): 7.9%
- Prior Experience: 1-2 years
- Degree Level Required: Bachelor's
Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary
Teach courses in psychology, such as child, clinical, and developmental psychology, and psychological counseling. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.
Salary Ratio: 0.25
The Salary Ratio is a comparison of the average salary median compared to the average cost of obtaining this degree (average of undergraduate and graduate costs). It takes a job's average salary median and then compares it to the combined average cost of undergraduate degrees (1-4 years) and graduate degrees (6 years for a masters, 8 years for a doctorate) needed to qualify for that job.
A ratio that's close to 1, or greater, indicates that the average salary median which can be earned is substantial compared to the average cost of obtaining the degree. A Salary Ratio of 0, "N/A", or "INF" implies that school data is not available to provide a proper evaluation. Explore other factors such as the years of work experience usually required, the degree level normally required, and the types of attainable jobs to determine the feasibility of pursuing this degree.
Common Job Titles
- Abnormal Psychology Teacher
- Adjunct Instructor
- Adjunct Professor
- Adjunct Psychology Faculty Member
- Adjunct Psychology Instructor
- Applied Psychology Professor
- Applied Psychology Teacher
- Assistant Professor
- Associate Professor
- Child Development Professor
- Child Development Teacher
- Child Psychology Teacher
- Clinical Psychology Professor
- Clinical Psychology Teacher
- College Faculty Member
- College Professor
- Educational Psychology Professor
- Educational Psychology Teacher
- Faculty Member
- Human Relations Professor
- Human Relations Teacher
- I/O Psychology Professor (Industrial/Organizational Psychology Professor)
- Industrial Psychology Professor
- Industrial Psychology Teacher
- Instructor
- Lecturer
- Mental Measurements Teacher
- Professor
- Psychology Adjunct Instructor
- Psychology Assistant Professor
- Psychology Faculty Member
- Psychology Instructor
- Psychology Lecturer
- Psychology Professor
- School Psychology Professor
- Teacher
- University Faculty Member
- US Salary Median: $70,386
- Job Growth (U.S.): 10.1%
- Prior Experience: 1-2 years
- Degree Level Required: Doctorate
Average Education Costs
Bachelor's
The average cost for an undergraduate degree is $20,494 per year (or $25,339 if you're out-of-state), which means you're estimated to spend $81,976 to earn a bachelor's (or $101,356 if you're out-of-state).
Doctorate
The average cost for a graduate degree is $18,306 per year (or $22,129 if you're out-of-state), which means you're estimated to spend $73,224 to earn a doctorate (or $88,516 if you're out-of-state). This doesn't include the cost to first earn a bachelor's degree ($81,976 if you're in-state, $101,356 if you're out-of-state) and then a master's degree ($36,612 if you're in-state, $44,258 if you're out-of-state).
Most Affordable Schools for an Undergraduate Behavioral Sciences Degrees
25 Hall Street - Concord, NH
Out-of-state cost: $9,015/year
In-state cost: $7,791/year
Degrees: Associate's, Bachelor's
200 High Street - Glenville, WV
Out-of-state cost: $9,514/year
In-state cost: $7,886/year
Degrees: Bachelor's
3755 Breakthrough Way - Las Vegas, NV
Out-of-state cost: $9,552/year
In-state cost: $9,552/year
Degrees: Bachelor's
7100 Fort Dent Way - Tukwila, WA
Out-of-state cost: $9,552/year
In-state cost: $9,552/year
Degrees: Bachelor's
4035 South Riverpoint Parkway - Phoenix, AZ
Out-of-state cost: $9,552/year
In-state cost: $9,552/year
Degrees: Associate's, Bachelor's
3110 East Guasti Road - Ontario, CA
Out-of-state cost: $9,552/year
In-state cost: $9,552/year
Degrees: Bachelor's
859 Mount Vernon Highway - Atlanta, GA
Out-of-state cost: $9,552/year
In-state cost: $9,552/year
Degrees: Bachelor's
5373 S. Green Street - Salt Lake City, UT
Out-of-state cost: $9,552/year
In-state cost: $9,552/year
Degrees: Bachelor's
11451 Katy Freeway - Houston, TX
Out-of-state cost: $9,552/year
In-state cost: $9,552/year
Degrees: Bachelor's
23 University Drive - Fort Kent, ME
Out-of-state cost: $12,885/year
In-state cost: $8,475/year
Degrees: Bachelor's
300 N Beaty St - Athens, AL
Out-of-state cost: $13,890/year
In-state cost: $7,710/year
Degrees: Bachelor's
2200 169th Street - Hammond, IN
Out-of-state cost: $14,223/year
In-state cost: $7,666/year
Degrees: Bachelor's
8620 Spectrum Center Boulevard - San Diego, CA
Out-of-state cost: $14,278/year
In-state cost: $14,278/year
Degrees: Bachelor's
116 O'Brien Ave - Machias, ME
Out-of-state cost: $15,602/year
In-state cost: $8,252/year
Degrees: Bachelor's
4123 Woodland Drive - New Orleans, LA
Out-of-state cost: $16,000/year
In-state cost: $16,000/year
Degrees: Bachelor's
2420 Nicolet Dr - Green Bay, WI
Out-of-state cost: $16,091/year
In-state cost: $7,873/year
Degrees: Bachelor's
160 Pearl St - Fitchburg, MA
Out-of-state cost: $16,645/year
In-state cost: $10,565/year
Degrees: Certificate
710 S Atlantic - Dillon, MT
Out-of-state cost: $17,209/year
In-state cost: $5,747/year
Degrees: Bachelor's
1100 W. Covina Blvd. - San Dimas, CA
Out-of-state cost: $17,434/year
In-state cost: $17,434/year
Degrees: Bachelor's
1601 Maple St - Carrollton, GA
Out-of-state cost: $17,576/year
In-state cost: $6,521/year
Degrees: Bachelor's
Most Affordable Schools for a Graduate Behavioral Sciences Degrees
2550 Northwestern Avenue, Suite 1100 - West Lafayette, IN
Out-of-state cost: $10,674/year
In-state cost: $9,618/year
Degrees: Master's
915 E. Market Ave. - Searcy, AR
Out-of-state cost: $11,928/year
In-state cost: $11,928/year
Degrees: Master's
301 University Blvd - Galveston, TX
Out-of-state cost: $17,500/year
In-state cost: $8,655/year
Degrees: Doctorate
1600 Holloway Ave - San Francisco, CA
Out-of-state cost: $17,944/year
In-state cost: $8,440/year
Degrees: Master's
Charles At Mount Royal - Baltimore, MD
Out-of-state cost: $21,614/year
In-state cost: $15,404/year
Degrees: Master's
1453 Mission Street - San Francisco, CA
Out-of-state cost: $22,188/year
In-state cost: $22,188/year
Degrees: Doctorate
1380 Lawrence Street, Lawrence Street Center, Suite 1400 - Denver, CO
Out-of-state cost: $23,915/year
In-state cost: $8,111/year
Degrees: Doctorate
526 5th Street - Cheney, WA
Out-of-state cost: $28,921/year
In-state cost: $13,041/year
Degrees: Master's
1400 NE Campus Parkway - Seattle, WA
Out-of-state cost: $30,294/year
In-state cost: $17,394/year
Degrees: Master's, Doctorate
7000 Fannin - Houston, TX
Out-of-state cost: $32,904/year
In-state cost: $9,883/year
Degrees: Doctorate
34th & Spruce Street - Philadelphia, PA
Out-of-state cost: $41,760/year
In-state cost: $41,760/year
Degrees: Master's
525 W 120th St - New York, NY
Out-of-state cost: $42,910/year
In-state cost: $42,910/year
Degrees: Master's, Doctorate
5200 North Lake Road - Merced, CA
Out-of-state cost: $43,854/year
In-state cost: $14,100/year
Degrees: Master's, Doctorate
201 Dowman Drive - Atlanta, GA
Out-of-state cost: $44,676/year
In-state cost: $44,676/year
Degrees: Master's, Doctorate
One Brookings Drive - Saint Louis, MO
Out-of-state cost: $56,562/year
In-state cost: $56,562/year
Degrees: Master's, Doctorate
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