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Major Overview for Experimental Psychology

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Overview for Experimental Psychology

A program that focuses on the scientific study of behavior under experimental conditions and the analysis of controlled behavioral responses. Includes instruction in learning theory, research design and experimental methods, psychological measurement, statistical design and methods, analysis of cognitive and behavioral variables, and the conduct of specialized and large-scale studies.

Careers for Experimental Psychology Majors

A major in Experimental Psychology is highly relevant for the following careers. National averages for wages in each career is provided.

Colleges Offering a Major in Experimental Psychology

Top 5 U.S. Colleges with the most degrees awarded of Experimental Psychology among the 2006-2007 graduating class.

AddInfoCollege Name Degrees Awarded*/
Percentage
SelectivityCost*
University of South Carolina-Columbia
Columbia, SC
231
(6.2%)
Moderately Selective$16,192
University of Rochester
Rochester, NY
29
(2.5%)
Highly Selective$45,880
Northern Michigan University
Marquette, MI
24
(2.0%)
Minimally Selective$14,677
Keene State College
Keene, NH
3
(0.3%)
Minimally Selective$16,358
Moravian College and Moravian Theological Seminary
Bethlehem, PA
1
(0.3%)
Moderately Selective$37,231
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* The number of bachelor's degrees awarded among the 2006-2007 graduating class.