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Psychology at Auburn University

Psychology at Auburn University

If you plan to study Psychology, you may want to check out the program at Auburn University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Auburn University is in Auburn, AL.

Online & Distance Learning at Auburn University

Online coursework is an option at Auburn University. Of 34,145 students, 3,255 (10%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 10,871 (32%) took at least some classes online.

Psychology Rankings at Auburn University

These rankings give you a sense of how Auburn University’s Psychology program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Alabama #1 of 22
Best Value Alabama #19 of 21
Best Schools (Quality) Southeast (Region) #20 of 326
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #114 of 1,496
Best Value Southeast (Region) #248 of 325
Best Value Nationwide #1038 of 1,472

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Alabama #1 of 22
Best Value Alabama #19 of 21
Best Schools (Quality) Southeast (Region) #20 of 326
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #114 of 1,496
Best Value Southeast (Region) #248 of 325
Best Value Nationwide #1038 of 1,472

Earnings for Psychology Graduates from Auburn University

Graduates of Auburn University’s Psychology program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Psychology at Auburn University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $32,786
2 years $50,181
3 years $36,672
4 years $57,856
5 years $54,668

Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Psychology graduates from Auburn University report median earnings of $57,856, compared with $71,277 for all Auburn University graduates — about 19% lower than the school-wide median.

Psychology earnings compared with all majors at Auburn University

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Psychology graduates from Auburn University comes in at $20,500.

Highest-Paying Careers for Psychology Graduates

Students who finish Psychology program at Auburn University go on to a range of careers. Here are 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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