Psychology at Colorado State University-Fort Collins
If you are interested in studying Psychology, take a look at what Colorado State University-Fort Collins. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Colorado State University-Fort Collins is in Fort Collins, CO.
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Studying Online at Colorado State University-Fort Collins
Many students take online classes at Colorado State University-Fort Collins. Among 34,096 students, 4,704 (14%) studied exclusively online and 7,022 (21%) took at least some classes online.
Psychology Rankings at Colorado State University-Fort Collins
These rankings give you a sense of how Colorado State University-Fort Collins’s Psychology program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Colorado | #3 of 22 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #3 of 51 |
| Best Value | Colorado | #16 of 22 |
| Best Value | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #40 of 51 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #176 of 1,496 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #808 of 1,472 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Colorado | #3 of 22 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #3 of 51 |
| Best Value | Colorado | #16 of 22 |
| Best Value | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #40 of 51 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #176 of 1,496 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #808 of 1,472 |
Earnings for Psychology Graduates from Colorado State University-Fort Collins
Graduates of Colorado State University-Fort Collins’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 | $51,966 |
| 2 years | $52,718 |
| 3 years | $38,659 |
| 4 years | $44,703 |
| 5 years | $51,931 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Psychology graduates from Colorado State University-Fort Collins report median earnings of $44,703, compared with $62,001 for all Colorado State University-Fort Collins graduates — about 28% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Psychology graduates from Colorado State University-Fort Collins is $23,147.
Top-Paying Careers for Psychology Graduates
Students who finish Psychology program at Colorado State University-Fort Collins work across a variety of fields. Below 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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