Psychology at Fayetteville State University
If you plan to study Psychology, consider the program at Fayetteville State University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Fayetteville State University sits in Fayetteville, NC.
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Online & Distance Learning at Fayetteville State University
Many students take online classes at Fayetteville State University. Among 7,107 students, 3,355 (47%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 3,003 (42%) took at least some classes online.
Psychology Rankings at Fayetteville State University
Rankings can help you compare Fayetteville State University’s Psychology program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | North Carolina | #4 of 39 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | North Carolina | #29 of 39 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #29 of 325 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #235 of 326 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #240 of 1,472 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1298 of 1,496 |
Earnings for Psychology Graduates from Fayetteville State University
Students who complete Fayetteville State 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 | $23,871 |
| 2 years | $26,585 |
| 3 years | $30,957 |
| 4 years | $36,420 |
| 5 years | $42,034 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Psychology graduates from Fayetteville State University report median earnings of $36,420, compared with $51,823 for all Fayetteville State University graduates — about 30% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Psychology graduates from Fayetteville State University is $27,000.
Highest-Paying Careers for Psychology Graduates
Graduates of the Psychology program at Fayetteville State University go on to a range of careers. Below are 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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