Psychology at Appalachian State University
If you plan to study Psychology, take a look at what Appalachian State University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Appalachian State University is in Boone, NC.
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Online Class Availability at Appalachian State University
Many students take online classes at Appalachian State University. Among 21,570 students, 2,551 (12%) studied exclusively online and 9,977 (46%) took at least some classes online.
Psychology Rankings at Appalachian State University
Rankings can help you compare Appalachian State University’s Psychology program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | North Carolina | #7 of 39 |
| Best Value | North Carolina | #9 of 39 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #44 of 326 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #96 of 325 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #373 of 1,496 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #553 of 1,472 |
Earnings for Psychology Graduates from Appalachian State University
Those who finish Appalachian State University’s Psychology program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $24,806 |
| 2 years | $24,236 |
| 3 years | $31,565 |
| 4 years | $39,025 |
| 5 years | $45,741 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Psychology graduates from Appalachian State University report median earnings of $39,025, compared with $50,311 for all Appalachian State University graduates — about 22% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Psychology graduates from Appalachian State University is $21,444.
Best-Paid Careers for Psychology Graduates
Those who complete Psychology program at Appalachian State University work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the best-paid 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
- 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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