Psychology at Iowa State University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Psychology, you may want to check out the program at Iowa State University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Iowa State University is in Ames, IA.
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Studying Online at Iowa State University
Distance learning is available at Iowa State University. Among 30,380 students, 972 (3%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 17,472 (58%) took at least some classes online.
Psychology Rankings at Iowa State University
Rankings can help you compare Iowa State University’s Psychology program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Iowa | #1 of 26 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #6 of 135 |
| Best Value | Iowa | #6 of 26 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #43 of 133 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #125 of 1,496 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #609 of 1,472 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #6 of 135 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #43 of 133 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #125 of 1,496 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #609 of 1,472 |
Earnings for Psychology Graduates from Iowa State University
Students who complete Iowa 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 | $33,251 |
| 2 years | $30,771 |
| 3 years | $35,917 |
| 4 years | $42,771 |
| 5 years | $50,080 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Psychology graduates from Iowa State University take home a median $42,771, compared with $64,577 for all Iowa State University graduates — about 34% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Psychology graduates from Iowa State University comes in at $23,121.
Top-Paying Careers for Psychology Graduates
Graduates of the Psychology program at Iowa State University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.