Psychology at Grand Valley State University
If you plan to study Psychology, you may want to check out the program at Grand Valley State University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Grand Valley State University is located in Allendale, MI.
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Studying Online at Grand Valley State University
Online coursework is an option at Grand Valley State University. Among 22,011 students, 1,443 (7%) studied exclusively online and 9,272 (42%) took at least some classes online.
Psychology Rankings at Grand Valley State University
Use these rankings to compare Grand Valley State University’s Psychology program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Michigan | #5 of 37 |
| Best Value | Michigan | #18 of 37 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #46 of 200 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #82 of 199 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #385 of 1,496 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #600 of 1,472 |
Earnings for Psychology Graduates from Grand Valley State University
Those who finish Grand Valley State 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 | $28,122 |
| 2 years | $29,802 |
| 3 years | $34,547 |
| 4 years | $43,206 |
| 5 years | $50,042 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Psychology graduates from Grand Valley State University earn a median of $43,206, compared with $57,127 for all Grand Valley State University graduates — about 24% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Psychology graduates from Grand Valley State University stands at $25,187.
Highest-Paying Careers for Psychology Graduates
Those who complete Psychology program at Grand Valley State University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the best-paid 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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