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Psychology at Portland State University

Psychology at Portland State University

If you are interested in studying Psychology, you may want to check out the program at Portland State University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Portland State University is in Portland, OR.

Online & Distance Learning at Portland State University

Many students take online classes at Portland State University. Of 19,951 students, 3,460 (17%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 7,027 (35%) took at least some classes online.

Psychology Rankings at Portland State University

Rankings can help you compare Portland State University’s Psychology program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value Oregon #1 of 17
Best Schools (Quality) Oregon #8 of 19
Best Schools (Quality) Far Western (Region) #115 of 237
Best Value Far Western (Region) #128 of 225
Best Value Nationwide #330 of 1,472
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #556 of 1,496

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value Oregon #1 of 17
Best Schools (Quality) Oregon #8 of 19
Best Schools (Quality) Far Western (Region) #115 of 237
Best Value Far Western (Region) #128 of 225
Best Value Nationwide #330 of 1,472
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #556 of 1,496

Earnings for Psychology Graduates from Portland State University

Those who finish Portland State University’s Psychology program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Psychology at Portland State University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $30,278
2 years $30,167
3 years $34,992
4 years $40,458
5 years $48,227

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Psychology graduates from Portland State University take home a median $40,458, compared with $56,923 for all Portland State University graduates — about 29% lower than the school-wide median.

Psychology earnings compared with all majors at Portland State University

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Psychology graduates from Portland State University stands at $24,499.

Best-Paid Careers for Psychology Graduates

Those who complete Psychology program at Portland State University pursue many career paths. 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

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