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General Psychology at Pittsburg State University

If you are interested in studying General Psychology, consider the program at Pittsburg State University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Pittsburg State University sits in Pittsburg, KS.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 89 general psychology degrees were granted at Pittsburg State University.

Studying Online at Pittsburg State University

Many students take online classes 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.

General Psychology Rankings at Pittsburg State University

These rankings give you a sense of how Pittsburg State University’s General Psychology program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Kansas	#6 of 14
Best Value	Kansas	#8 of 14
Best Schools (Quality)	The Plains States (Region)	#35 of 119
Best Value	The Plains States (Region)	#58 of 118
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#453 of 1,305
Best Value	Nationwide	#691 of 1,295

Earnings for General Psychology Graduates from Pittsburg State University

Graduates of Pittsburg State University’s General 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

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, General 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

Median student loan debt for General Psychology graduates from Pittsburg State University comes in at $22,951.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the diversity of General Psychology graduates at Pittsburg State University, by degree type.

Program-wide, General Psychology graduates at Pittsburg State University are 83% women (74) and 17% men (15).

General Psychology Bachelor’s Program at Pittsburg State University

Among the 67 bachelor’s general psychology degrees awarded at Pittsburg State University, 82% were women (55) and 18% were men (12).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Psychology bachelor’s degree recipients at Pittsburg State University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	54
Hispanic / Latino	4
Black / African American	4
Two or More Races	5

Minority students account for 19% of General Psychology bachelor’s degree recipients at Pittsburg State University, below the national average of 46%.*

General Psychology Master’s Program at Pittsburg State University

Of the 22 master’s general psychology graduates at Pittsburg State University, 86% were women (19) and 14% were men (3).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Psychology master’s degree recipients at Pittsburg State University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	16
Hispanic / Latino	1
American Indian / Alaska Native	1
Two or More Races	2
International (Nonresident)	2

Minority students account for 18% of General Psychology master’s degree recipients at Pittsburg State University, lower than the national average of 39%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific General Psychology Concentrations at Pittsburg State University

This General Psychology program at Pittsburg State University breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Psychology	89

Top-Paying Careers for General Psychology Graduates

Those who complete General Psychology program at Pittsburg State University pursue many career paths. Below are the highest-paying careers for General Psychology graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Wind Energy Development Managers	$169,952
Loss Prevention Managers	$165,723
Wind Energy Operations Managers	$122,567
Compliance Managers	$117,178
Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers	$99,321
Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary	$98,479
Managers, All Other	$95,684
Neuropsychologists	$83,690
Regulatory Affairs Managers	$77,828
Psychologists, All Other	$73,521

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.