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Psychology at Adams State University

Psychology at Adams State University

If you are interested in studying Psychology, take a look at what Adams State University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Adams State University is in Alamosa, CO.

Studying Online at Adams State University

Many students take online classes at Adams State University. Among 2,901 students, 1,544 (53%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 412 (14%) took at least some classes online.

Psychology Rankings at Adams State University

Use these rankings to compare Adams State University’s Psychology program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value Colorado #8 of 22
Best Schools (Quality) Colorado #13 of 22
Best Value Rocky Mountains (Region) #27 of 51
Best Schools (Quality) Rocky Mountains (Region) #31 of 51
Best Value Nationwide #513 of 1,472
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #954 of 1,496

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value Colorado #8 of 22
Best Schools (Quality) Colorado #13 of 22
Best Value Rocky Mountains (Region) #27 of 51
Best Schools (Quality) Rocky Mountains (Region) #31 of 51
Best Value Nationwide #513 of 1,472
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #954 of 1,496

Earnings for Psychology Graduates from Adams State University

Students who complete Adams State University’s Psychology program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Psychology at Adams State University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $43,360
2 years $44,861
3 years $46,910
4 years $51,714
5 years $57,713

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Psychology graduates from Adams State University take home a median $51,714, compared with $47,496 for all Adams State University graduates — about 9% higher than the school-wide median.

Psychology earnings compared with all majors at Adams State University

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Psychology graduates from Adams State University is $22,745.

Best-Paid Careers for Psychology Graduates

Students who finish Psychology program at Adams State University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Psychology majors, 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

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