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Psychology at Golden Gate University

Psychology at Golden Gate University

What traits are you looking for in a school for Psychology, take a look at what Golden Gate University. Get started with the following essential facts.

Golden Gate University is located in San Francisco, CA.

Online Class Availability at Golden Gate University

Distance learning is available at Golden Gate University. Of 3,098 students, 1,533 (49%) studied exclusively online and 429 (14%) took at least some classes online.

Psychology Rankings at Golden Gate University

Rankings can help you compare Golden Gate University’s Psychology program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) California #138 of 183
Best Schools (Quality) Far Western (Region) #176 of 237
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #885 of 1,496

Earnings for Psychology Graduates from Golden Gate University

Those who finish Golden Gate University’s Psychology program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Psychology at Golden Gate University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $56,901
2 years $53,775
3 years $62,649
4 years $65,080
5 years $90,219

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Psychology graduates from Golden Gate University report median earnings of $65,080, compared with $101,671 for all Golden Gate University graduates — about 36% lower than the school-wide median.

Psychology earnings compared with all majors at Golden Gate University

Top-Paying Careers for Psychology Graduates

Students who finish Psychology program at Golden Gate University work across a variety of fields. Here 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

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