Psychology at San Diego State University
If you plan to study Psychology, you may want to check out the program at San Diego State University. Get started with the following essential facts.
San Diego State University is in San Diego, CA.
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Studying Online at San Diego State University
Online coursework is an option at San Diego State University. Among 41,137 students, 2,454 (6%) studied exclusively online and 21,435 (52%) took at least some classes online.
Psychology Rankings at San Diego State University
Use these rankings to compare San Diego State University’s Psychology program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #32 of 183 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #37 of 237 |
| Best Value | California | #134 of 175 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #143 of 1,496 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #151 of 225 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #474 of 1,472 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #32 of 183 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #37 of 237 |
| Best Value | California | #134 of 175 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #143 of 1,496 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #151 of 225 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #474 of 1,472 |
Earnings for Psychology Graduates from San Diego State University
Those who finish San Diego State University’s Psychology program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $39,387 |
| 2 years | $26,581 |
| 3 years | $30,072 |
| 4 years | $37,078 |
| 5 years | $46,082 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Psychology graduates from San Diego State University take home a median $37,078, compared with $63,824 for all San Diego State University graduates — about 42% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Psychology graduates from San Diego State University is $14,301.
Top-Paying Careers for Psychology Graduates
Students who finish Psychology program at San Diego State University 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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