Psychology at Nova Southeastern University
If you plan to study Psychology, you may want to check out the program at Nova Southeastern University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Nova Southeastern University is in Fort Lauderdale, FL.
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Studying Online at Nova Southeastern University
Distance learning is available at Nova Southeastern University. Of 20,910 students, 5,509 (26%) studied exclusively online and 6,748 (32%) took at least some classes online.
Psychology Rankings at Nova Southeastern University
These rankings give you a sense of how Nova Southeastern University’s Psychology program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Florida | #16 of 37 |
| Best Value | Florida | #26 of 37 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #75 of 326 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #302 of 325 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #574 of 1,496 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1354 of 1,472 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Florida | #16 of 37 |
| Best Value | Florida | #26 of 37 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #75 of 326 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #302 of 325 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #574 of 1,496 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1354 of 1,472 |
Earnings for Psychology Graduates from Nova Southeastern University
Students who complete Nova Southeastern 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 | $44,156 |
| 2 years | $45,781 |
| 3 years | $55,078 |
| 4 years | $66,207 |
| 5 years | $63,875 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Psychology graduates from Nova Southeastern University report median earnings of $66,207, compared with $88,351 for all Nova Southeastern University graduates — about 25% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Psychology graduates from Nova Southeastern University is $23,000.
Top-Paying Careers for Psychology Graduates
Graduates of the Psychology program at Nova Southeastern University go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.