Psychology at Carnegie Mellon University
If you are interested in studying Psychology, you may want to check out the program at Carnegie Mellon University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Carnegie Mellon University is located in Pittsburgh, PA.
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Online Class Availability at Carnegie Mellon University
Distance learning is available at Carnegie Mellon University. Among 15,888 students, 554 (3%) studied exclusively online and 3,497 (22%) took at least some classes online.
Psychology Rankings at Carnegie Mellon University
Use these rankings to compare Carnegie Mellon University’s Psychology program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Pennsylvania | #10 of 105 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #26 of 270 |
| Best Value | Pennsylvania | #95 of 105 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #101 of 1,496 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #233 of 267 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1343 of 1,472 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Pennsylvania | #10 of 105 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #26 of 270 |
| Best Value | Pennsylvania | #95 of 105 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #101 of 1,496 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #233 of 267 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1343 of 1,472 |
Earnings for Psychology Graduates from Carnegie Mellon University
Those who finish Carnegie Mellon 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 | $45,925 |
| 2 years | $29,685 |
| 3 years | $41,840 |
| 4 years | $53,120 |
| 5 years | $59,771 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Psychology graduates from Carnegie Mellon University report median earnings of $53,120, compared with $134,648 for all Carnegie Mellon University graduates — about 61% lower than the school-wide median.
Top-Paying Careers for Psychology Graduates
Graduates of the Psychology program at Carnegie Mellon University go on to a range of careers. Here are the best-paid careers for Psychology graduates, 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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