Psychology at North Carolina Central University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Psychology, consider the program at North Carolina Central University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
North Carolina Central University is in Durham, NC.
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Online & Distance Learning at North Carolina Central University
Many students take online classes at North Carolina Central University. Of 8,579 students, 2,041 (24%) studied exclusively online and 4,382 (51%) took at least some classes online.
Psychology Rankings at North Carolina Central University
Use these rankings to compare North Carolina Central University’s Psychology program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | North Carolina | #13 of 39 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | North Carolina | #27 of 39 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #119 of 325 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #219 of 326 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #647 of 1,472 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1253 of 1,496 |
Earnings for Psychology Graduates from North Carolina Central University
Students who complete North Carolina Central 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 | $37,422 |
| 2 years | $33,530 |
| 3 years | $32,591 |
| 4 years | $35,634 |
| 5 years | $42,637 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Psychology graduates from North Carolina Central University report median earnings of $35,634, compared with $48,705 for all North Carolina Central University graduates — about 27% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Psychology graduates from North Carolina Central University comes in at $29,727.
Highest-Paying Careers for Psychology Graduates
Students who finish Psychology program at North Carolina Central University go on to a range of careers. Below 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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