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Psychology at Rivier University

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

Rivier University is in Nashua, NH.

Online Class Availability at Rivier University

Distance learning is available at Rivier University. Of 2,777 students, 634 (23%) studied exclusively online and 475 (17%) took at least some classes online.

Earnings for Psychology Graduates from Rivier University

Graduates of Rivier University’s Psychology program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
2 years	$33,138
3 years	$38,869
4 years	$43,171
5 years	$48,244

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Psychology graduates from Rivier University earn a median of $43,171, compared with $74,925 for all Rivier University graduates — about 42% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Psychology graduates from Rivier University stands at $27,000.

Highest-Paying Careers for Psychology Graduates

Students who finish Psychology program at Rivier University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Psychology majors, 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

More about our data sources and methodologies.