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Psychology at Northwest University

Psychology at Northwest University

If you plan to study Psychology, take a look at what Northwest University. Get started with the following essential facts.

Northwest University sits in Kirkland, WA.

Online & Distance Learning at Northwest University

Many students take online classes at Northwest University. Among 1,053 students, 12 (1%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 138 (13%) took at least some classes online.

Psychology Rankings at Northwest University

These rankings give you a sense of how Northwest University’s Psychology program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value Washington #14 of 21
Best Schools (Quality) Washington #18 of 23
Best Schools (Quality) Far Western (Region) #161 of 237
Best Value Far Western (Region) #181 of 225
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #804 of 1,496
Best Value Nationwide #1158 of 1,472

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value Washington #14 of 21
Best Schools (Quality) Washington #18 of 23
Best Schools (Quality) Far Western (Region) #161 of 237
Best Value Far Western (Region) #181 of 225
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #804 of 1,496
Best Value Nationwide #1158 of 1,472

Earnings for Psychology Graduates from Northwest University

Those who finish Northwest University’s Psychology program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Psychology at Northwest University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $45,969
2 years $35,303
3 years $40,214
4 years $43,704

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Psychology graduates from Northwest University earn a median of $43,704, compared with $68,621 for all Northwest University graduates — about 36% lower than the school-wide median.

Psychology earnings compared with all majors at Northwest University

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Psychology graduates from Northwest University is $25,000.

Highest-Paying Careers for Psychology Graduates

Graduates of the Psychology program at Northwest University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the top-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

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