Psychology at Georgia State University
If you are interested in studying Psychology, consider the program at Georgia State University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Georgia State University is located in Atlanta, GA.
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Studying Online at Georgia State University
Distance learning is available at Georgia State University. Among 34,944 students, 5,247 (15%) studied exclusively online and 18,242 (52%) took at least some classes online.
Psychology Rankings at Georgia State University
These rankings give you a sense of how Georgia State University’s Psychology program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Georgia | #13 of 42 |
| Best Value | Georgia | #20 of 42 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #121 of 325 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #145 of 326 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #645 of 1,472 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1011 of 1,496 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Georgia | #13 of 42 |
| Best Value | Georgia | #20 of 42 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #121 of 325 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #145 of 326 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #645 of 1,472 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1011 of 1,496 |
Earnings for Psychology Graduates from Georgia State University
Graduates of Georgia 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 | $29,184 |
| 2 years | $30,011 |
| 3 years | $35,413 |
| 4 years | $41,880 |
| 5 years | $47,352 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Psychology graduates from Georgia State University earn a median of $41,880, compared with $63,047 for all Georgia State University graduates — about 34% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Psychology graduates from Georgia State University stands at $27,000.
Best-Paid Careers for Psychology Graduates
Those who complete Psychology program at Georgia State University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the highest-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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