Psychology at Abilene Christian University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Psychology, you may want to check out the program at Abilene Christian University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Abilene Christian University is located in Abilene, TX.
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Online & Distance Learning at Abilene Christian University
Online coursework is an option at Abilene Christian University. Among 5,219 students, 1,583 (30%) studied exclusively online and 805 (15%) took at least some classes online.
Psychology Rankings at Abilene Christian University
These rankings give you a sense of how Abilene Christian University’s Psychology program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #26 of 84 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #38 of 138 |
| Best Value | Texas | #77 of 84 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #126 of 136 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #602 of 1,496 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1233 of 1,472 |
Earnings for Psychology Graduates from Abilene Christian University
Those who finish Abilene Christian University’s Psychology program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $33,035 |
| 2 years | $31,537 |
| 3 years | $50,422 |
| 4 years | $51,234 |
| 5 years | $54,219 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Psychology graduates from Abilene Christian University earn a median of $51,234, compared with $59,417 for all Abilene Christian University graduates — about 14% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Psychology graduates from Abilene Christian University stands at $26,375.
Highest-Paying Careers for Psychology Graduates
Those who complete Psychology program at Abilene Christian University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Psychology graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Wind Energy Development Managers | $169,952 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Training and Development Managers | $139,524 |
| Statisticians | $130,349 |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | $122,567 |
| Compliance Managers | $117,178 |
| School Psychologists | $108,275 |
| Molecular and Cellular Biologists | $100,077 |
| Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers | $99,321 |
| Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary | $98,479 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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