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Psychology at Assumption University

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

Assumption University is located in Worcester, MA.

Studying Online at Assumption University

Online coursework is an option at Assumption University. Among 2,037 students, 213 (10%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 61 (3%) took at least some classes online.

Psychology Rankings at Assumption University

These rankings give you a sense of how Assumption University’s Psychology program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Massachusetts	#18 of 54
Best Value	Massachusetts	#31 of 52
Best Schools (Quality)	New England (Region)	#35 of 116
Best Value	New England (Region)	#69 of 113
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#299 of 1,496
Best Value	Nationwide	#1271 of 1,472

Earnings for Psychology Graduates from Assumption University

Students who complete Assumption 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	$38,587
2 years	$38,509
3 years	$45,589
4 years	$54,832
5 years	$63,800

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Psychology graduates from Assumption University report median earnings of $54,832, compared with $59,005 for all Assumption University graduates — about 7% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Psychology graduates from Assumption University stands at $27,000.

Best-Paid Careers for Psychology Graduates

Those who complete Psychology program at Assumption University work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the highest-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

• 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

More about our data sources and methodologies.