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Psychology at Emory University

Psychology at Emory University

If you are interested in studying Psychology, take a look at what Emory University. Get started with the following essential facts.

Emory University is located in Atlanta, GA.

Online Class Availability at Emory University

Many students take online classes at Emory University. Of 15,175 students, 925 (6%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 4,596 (30%) took at least some classes online.

Psychology Rankings at Emory University

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

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Georgia #2 of 42
Best Schools (Quality) Southeast (Region) #4 of 326
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #20 of 1,496
Best Value Georgia #33 of 42
Best Value Southeast (Region) #246 of 325
Best Value Nationwide #1020 of 1,472

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Georgia #2 of 42
Best Schools (Quality) Southeast (Region) #4 of 326
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #20 of 1,496
Best Value Georgia #33 of 42
Best Value Southeast (Region) #246 of 325
Best Value Nationwide #1020 of 1,472

Earnings for Psychology Graduates from Emory University

Graduates of Emory University’s Psychology program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Psychology at Emory University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $29,174
2 years $36,083
3 years $42,965
4 years $52,842
5 years $67,538

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Psychology graduates from Emory University earn a median of $52,842, compared with $80,816 for all Emory University graduates — about 35% lower than the school-wide median.

Psychology earnings compared with all majors at Emory University

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Psychology graduates from Emory University comes in at $20,500.

Highest-Paying Careers for Psychology Graduates

Students who finish Psychology program at Emory University go on to a range of careers. Here are the top-paying 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

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