Psychology at Metropolitan State University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Psychology, consider the program at Metropolitan State University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Metropolitan State University sits in Saint Paul, MN.
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Online & Distance Learning at Metropolitan State University
Distance learning is available at Metropolitan State University. Among 6,660 students, 3,119 (47%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,324 (35%) took at least some classes online.
Psychology Rankings at Metropolitan State University
These rankings give you a sense of how Metropolitan State University’s Psychology program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Minnesota | #14 of 28 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Minnesota | #25 of 29 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #72 of 133 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #88 of 135 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #831 of 1,472 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #966 of 1,496 |
Earnings for Psychology Graduates from Metropolitan State University
Students who complete Metropolitan 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 | $36,746 |
| 2 years | $35,149 |
| 3 years | $34,715 |
| 4 years | $43,564 |
| 5 years | $49,480 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Psychology graduates from Metropolitan State University take home a median $43,564, compared with $61,812 for all Metropolitan State University graduates — about 30% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Psychology graduates from Metropolitan State University is $29,265.
Top-Paying Careers for Psychology Graduates
Those who complete Psychology program at Metropolitan State University go on to a range of careers. Below 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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