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.
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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):
| 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.
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
- 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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