Psychology at National University
If you are interested in studying Psychology, take a look at what National University. Get started with the following essential facts.
National University is located in San Diego, CA.
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Online Class Availability at National University
Many students take online classes at National University. Among 22,115 students, 18,317 (83%) studied exclusively online and 799 (4%) took at least some classes online.
Psychology Rankings at National University
Rankings can help you compare National University’s Psychology program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #59 of 183 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #72 of 237 |
| Best Value | California | #159 of 175 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #201 of 225 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #283 of 1,496 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1337 of 1,472 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #59 of 183 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #72 of 237 |
| Best Value | California | #159 of 175 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #201 of 225 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #283 of 1,496 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1337 of 1,472 |
Earnings for Psychology Graduates from National University
Those who finish National 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 | $52,591 |
| 2 years | $48,933 |
| 3 years | $52,499 |
| 4 years | $61,939 |
| 5 years | $69,289 |
Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Psychology graduates from National University take home a median $61,939, compared with $69,656 for all National University graduates — about 11% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Psychology graduates from National University stands at $31,250.
Highest-Paying Careers for Psychology Graduates
Students who finish Psychology program at National University go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks 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
- 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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