Psychology at Golden Gate University
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Golden Gate University is located in San Francisco, CA.
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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):
| 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.
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 |
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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