Psychology at Purdue University-Main Campus
What traits are you looking for in a school for Psychology, consider the program at Purdue University-Main Campus. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Purdue University-Main Campus sits in West Lafayette, IN.
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Online & Distance Learning at Purdue University-Main Campus
Many students take online classes at Purdue University-Main Campus. Of 58,658 students, 4,902 (8%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 16,751 (29%) took at least some classes online.
Psychology Rankings at Purdue University-Main Campus
These rankings give you a sense of how Purdue University-Main Campus’s Psychology program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Indiana | #2 of 40 |
| Best Value | Indiana | #12 of 40 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #15 of 200 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #27 of 199 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #149 of 1,496 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #290 of 1,472 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Indiana | #2 of 40 |
| Best Value | Indiana | #12 of 40 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #15 of 200 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #27 of 199 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #149 of 1,496 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #290 of 1,472 |
Earnings for Psychology Graduates from Purdue University-Main Campus
Graduates of Purdue University-Main Campus’s Psychology program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $28,965 |
| 2 years | $27,343 |
| 3 years | $37,386 |
| 4 years | $43,070 |
| 5 years | $50,303 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Psychology graduates from Purdue University-Main Campus report median earnings of $43,070, compared with $79,539 for all Purdue University-Main Campus graduates — about 46% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Psychology graduates from Purdue University-Main Campus is $19,500.
Best-Paid Careers for Psychology Graduates
Students who finish Psychology program at Purdue University-Main Campus pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the best-paid 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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