Psychology at Palm Beach Atlantic University
If you plan to study Psychology, you may want to check out the program at Palm Beach Atlantic University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Palm Beach Atlantic University is in West Palm Beach, FL.
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Online Class Availability at Palm Beach Atlantic University
Online coursework is an option at Palm Beach Atlantic University. Among 4,147 students, 304 (7%) studied exclusively online and 1,589 (38%) took at least some classes online.
Psychology Rankings at Palm Beach Atlantic University
These rankings give you a sense of how Palm Beach Atlantic University’s Psychology program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Florida | #20 of 37 |
| Best Value | Florida | #28 of 37 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #92 of 326 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #306 of 325 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #733 of 1,496 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1379 of 1,472 |
Earnings for Psychology Graduates from Palm Beach Atlantic University
Those who finish Palm Beach Atlantic 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 | $21,579 |
| 2 years | $29,197 |
| 3 years | $32,876 |
| 4 years | $39,962 |
| 5 years | $48,933 |
Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Psychology graduates from Palm Beach Atlantic University report median earnings of $39,962, compared with $58,799 for all Palm Beach Atlantic University graduates — about 32% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Psychology graduates from Palm Beach Atlantic University is $25,281.
Highest-Paying Careers for Psychology Graduates
Those who complete Psychology program at Palm Beach Atlantic University go on to a range of careers. 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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