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General Psychology at Radford University

If you plan to study General Psychology, consider the program at Radford University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Radford University sits in Radford, VA.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 120 general psychology degrees were granted at Radford University.

Online & Distance Learning at Radford University

Distance learning is available at Radford University. Of 7,812 students, 1,759 (23%) studied exclusively online and 3,307 (42%) took at least some classes online.

General Psychology Rankings at Radford University

Use these rankings to compare Radford University’s General Psychology program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Virginia	#6 of 36
Best Schools (Quality)	Virginia	#15 of 36
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#61 of 293
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#103 of 292
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#465 of 1,305
Best Value	Nationwide	#557 of 1,295

Earnings for General Psychology Graduates from Radford University

Students who complete Radford 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	$29,908
2 years	$32,201
3 years	$38,013
4 years	$44,890
5 years	$47,112

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, General Psychology graduates from Radford University earn a median of $44,890, compared with $55,129 for all Radford University graduates — about 19% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for General Psychology graduates from Radford University is $25,233.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the student demographics for General Psychology graduates at Radford University, broken down by degree level.

Across all degree levels, General Psychology graduates at Radford University are 78% women (93) and 22% men (27).

General Psychology Bachelor’s Program at Radford University

Among the 101 bachelor’s general psychology degrees awarded at Radford University, 78% were women (79) and 22% were men (22).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	68
Hispanic / Latino	4
Black / African American	17
Asian	2
Two or More Races	8
Unknown	2

Minority students account for 31% of General Psychology bachelor’s degree recipients at Radford University, below the national average of 46%.*

General Psychology Master’s Program at Radford University

Among the 19 master’s general psychology degrees awarded at Radford University, 74% were women (14) and 26% were men (5).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	14
Black / African American	2
Asian	1
Two or More Races	1
International (Nonresident)	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 21% of General Psychology master’s degree recipients at Radford 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 Radford University

The General Psychology program at Radford University offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Psychology	120

Best-Paid Careers for General Psychology Graduates

Those who complete General Psychology program at Radford University pursue many career paths. Below are the highest-paying careers for General Psychology majors, 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.