Psychology at Liberty University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Psychology, you may want to check out the program at Liberty University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Liberty University is located in Lynchburg, VA.
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Online & Distance Learning at Liberty University
Online coursework is an option at Liberty University. Among 104,327 students, 88,309 (85%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 7,616 (7%) took at least some classes online.
Psychology Rankings at Liberty University
Use these rankings to compare Liberty University’s Psychology program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Virginia | #33 of 38 |
| Best Value | Virginia | #35 of 38 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #198 of 326 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #297 of 325 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1199 of 1,496 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1320 of 1,472 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Virginia | #33 of 38 |
| Best Value | Virginia | #35 of 38 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #198 of 326 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #297 of 325 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1199 of 1,496 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1320 of 1,472 |
Earnings for Psychology Graduates from Liberty University
Graduates of Liberty 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 | $32,820 |
| 2 years | $32,611 |
| 3 years | $31,331 |
| 4 years | $39,975 |
| 5 years | $44,433 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Psychology graduates from Liberty University take home a median $39,975, compared with $50,359 for all Liberty University graduates — about 21% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Psychology graduates from Liberty University is $31,932.
Top-Paying Careers for Psychology Graduates
Those who complete Psychology program at Liberty University work across a variety of fields. Below 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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