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Psychology at Kean University

Psychology at Kean University

If you plan to study Psychology, consider the program at Kean University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Kean University sits in Union, NJ.

Studying Online at Kean University

Many students take online classes at Kean University. Of 13,905 students, 1,667 (12%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,546 (11%) took at least some classes online.

Psychology Rankings at Kean University

Use these rankings to compare Kean University’s Psychology program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value New Jersey #5 of 28
Best Schools (Quality) New Jersey #17 of 28
Best Value Middle Atlantic (Region) #25 of 267
Best Schools (Quality) Middle Atlantic (Region) #139 of 270
Best Value Nationwide #273 of 1,472
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #542 of 1,496

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value New Jersey #5 of 28
Best Schools (Quality) New Jersey #17 of 28
Best Value Middle Atlantic (Region) #25 of 267
Best Schools (Quality) Middle Atlantic (Region) #139 of 270
Best Value Nationwide #273 of 1,472
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #542 of 1,496

Earnings for Psychology Graduates from Kean University

Those who finish Kean University’s Psychology program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Psychology at Kean University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $38,980
2 years $35,345
3 years $37,001
4 years $46,838
5 years $49,656

How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Psychology graduates from Kean University earn a median of $46,838, compared with $56,858 for all Kean University graduates — about 18% lower than the school-wide median.

Psychology earnings compared with all majors at Kean University

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Psychology graduates from Kean University is $25,000.

Highest-Paying Careers for Psychology Graduates

Students who finish Psychology program at Kean University work across a variety of fields. Here are 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

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