Psychology at Pittsburg State University
If you plan to study Psychology, consider the program at Pittsburg State University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Pittsburg State University sits in Pittsburg, KS.
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Studying Online at Pittsburg State University
Distance learning is available at Pittsburg State University. Of 5,755 students, 1,043 (18%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,435 (42%) took at least some classes online.
Psychology Rankings at Pittsburg State University
These rankings give you a sense of how Pittsburg State University’s Psychology program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Kansas | #6 of 18 |
| Best Value | Kansas | #9 of 17 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #44 of 135 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #62 of 133 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #569 of 1,496 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #765 of 1,472 |
Earnings for Psychology Graduates from Pittsburg State University
Students who complete Pittsburg State University’s Psychology program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $31,503 |
| 2 years | $26,187 |
| 3 years | $29,827 |
| 4 years | $37,963 |
| 5 years | $43,281 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Psychology graduates from Pittsburg State University report median earnings of $37,963, compared with $48,271 for all Pittsburg State University graduates — about 21% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Psychology graduates from Pittsburg State University comes in at $22,951.
Highest-Paying Careers for Psychology Graduates
Students who finish Psychology program at Pittsburg State University work across a variety of fields. Below are the top-paying careers for Psychology graduates, 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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