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Psychology at Montclair State University

Psychology at Montclair State University

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

Montclair State University sits in Montclair, NJ.

Online & Distance Learning at Montclair State University

Online coursework is an option at Montclair State University. Among 23,375 students, 2,063 (9%) studied exclusively online and 10,593 (45%) took at least some classes online.

Psychology Rankings at Montclair State University

These rankings give you a sense of how Montclair State University’s Psychology program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value New Jersey #7 of 28
Best Schools (Quality) New Jersey #11 of 28
Best Value Middle Atlantic (Region) #24 of 267
Best Schools (Quality) Middle Atlantic (Region) #88 of 270
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #344 of 1,496
Best Value Nationwide #372 of 1,472

Earnings for Psychology Graduates from Montclair State University

Students who complete Montclair State University’s Psychology program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Psychology at Montclair State University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $27,925
2 years $28,737
3 years $39,756
4 years $46,888
5 years $56,932

Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Psychology graduates from Montclair State University take home a median $46,888, compared with $59,350 for all Montclair State University graduates — about 21% lower than the school-wide median.

Psychology earnings compared with all majors at Montclair State University

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Psychology graduates from Montclair State University comes in at $25,000.

Highest-Paying Careers for Psychology Graduates

Graduates of the Psychology program at Montclair State University pursue many career paths. Here are the highest-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

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