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.
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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):
| 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.
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 |
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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