Psychology at Buena Vista University
If you plan to study Psychology, take a look at what Buena Vista University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Buena Vista University is in Storm Lake, IA.
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Studying Online at Buena Vista University
Many students take online classes at Buena Vista University. Among 1,890 students, 1,080 (57%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 74 (4%) took at least some classes online.
Psychology Rankings at Buena Vista University
These rankings give you a sense of how Buena Vista University’s Psychology program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Iowa | #8 of 26 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Iowa | #17 of 26 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #64 of 133 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #93 of 135 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #783 of 1,472 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1016 of 1,496 |
Earnings for Psychology Graduates from Buena Vista University
Those who finish Buena Vista University’s Psychology program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $29,420 |
| 2 years | $26,160 |
| 3 years | $27,910 |
| 4 years | $34,524 |
| 5 years | $38,073 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Psychology graduates from Buena Vista University earn a median of $34,524, compared with $50,278 for all Buena Vista University graduates — about 31% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Psychology graduates from Buena Vista University comes in at $32,500.
Top-Paying Careers for Psychology Graduates
Graduates of the Psychology program at Buena Vista University go on to a range of careers. 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
- 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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