Psychology at Grand Canyon University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Psychology, you may want to check out the program at Grand Canyon University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Grand Canyon University sits in Phoenix, AZ.
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Online & Distance Learning at Grand Canyon University
Many students take online classes at Grand Canyon University. Among 113,257 students, 89,777 (79%) studied exclusively online and 13,471 (12%) took at least some classes online.
Psychology Rankings at Grand Canyon University
These rankings give you a sense of how Grand Canyon University’s Psychology program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #69 of 138 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #113 of 136 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #899 of 1,496 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #982 of 1,472 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Arizona | #12 of 21 |
| Best Value | Arizona | #16 of 19 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #69 of 138 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #113 of 136 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #899 of 1,496 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #982 of 1,472 |
Earnings for Psychology Graduates from Grand Canyon University
Students who complete Grand Canyon University’s Psychology program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $49,597 |
| 2 years | $49,283 |
| 3 years | $43,447 |
| 4 years | $51,068 |
| 5 years | $55,963 |
Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Psychology graduates from Grand Canyon University take home a median $51,068, compared with $65,272 for all Grand Canyon University graduates — about 22% lower than the school-wide median.
Top-Paying Careers for Psychology Graduates
Graduates of the Psychology program at Grand Canyon University go on to a range of careers. Here are the best-paid 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
- 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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