Psychology at Pacific University
If you are interested in studying Psychology, consider the program at Pacific University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Pacific University is in Forest Grove, OR.
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Online Class Availability at Pacific University
Distance learning is available at Pacific University. Of 3,427 students, 339 (10%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 985 (29%) took at least some classes online.
Psychology Rankings at Pacific University
Use these rankings to compare Pacific University’s Psychology program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Oregon | #2 of 19 |
| Best Value | Oregon | #14 of 17 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #48 of 237 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #183 of 1,496 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #209 of 225 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1402 of 1,472 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Oregon | #2 of 19 |
| Best Value | Oregon | #14 of 17 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #48 of 237 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #183 of 1,496 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #209 of 225 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1402 of 1,472 |
Earnings for Psychology Graduates from Pacific University
Students who complete Pacific University’s Psychology program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $49,732 |
| 2 years | $49,213 |
| 3 years | $65,069 |
| 4 years | $76,320 |
| 5 years | $85,377 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Psychology graduates from Pacific University earn a median of $76,320, compared with $81,350 for all Pacific University graduates — about 6% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Psychology graduates from Pacific University comes in at $27,000.
Top-Paying Careers for Psychology Graduates
Students who finish Psychology program at Pacific University work across a variety of fields. Here 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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