Psychology at William & Mary
If you plan to study Psychology, you may want to check out the program at William & Mary. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
William & Mary is located in Williamsburg, VA.
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Studying Online at William & Mary
Many students take online classes at William & Mary. Among 9,818 students, 1,098 (11%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 223 (2%) took at least some classes online.
Psychology Rankings at William & Mary
These rankings give you a sense of how William & Mary’s Psychology program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Virginia | #3 of 38 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #7 of 326 |
| Best Value | Virginia | #22 of 38 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #27 of 1,496 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #220 of 325 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #922 of 1,472 |
Earnings for Psychology Graduates from William & Mary
Those who finish William & Mary’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 | $25,989 |
| 2 years | $31,616 |
| 3 years | $44,904 |
| 4 years | $51,232 |
| 5 years | $59,796 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Psychology graduates from William & Mary report median earnings of $51,232, compared with $68,594 for all William & Mary graduates — about 25% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Psychology graduates from William & Mary stands at $19,379.
Top-Paying Careers for Psychology Graduates
Students who finish Psychology program at William & Mary go on to a range of careers. Here are 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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