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Psychology at Seattle Pacific University

Psychology at Seattle Pacific University

If you plan to study Psychology, you may want to check out the program at Seattle Pacific University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Seattle Pacific University is in Seattle, WA.

Studying Online at Seattle Pacific University

Distance learning is available at Seattle Pacific University. Of 2,261 students, 53 (2%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 430 (19%) took at least some classes online.

Psychology Rankings at Seattle Pacific University

These rankings give you a sense of how Seattle Pacific University’s Psychology program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Washington #4 of 23
Best Value Washington #11 of 21
Best Schools (Quality) Far Western (Region) #31 of 237
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #124 of 1,496
Best Value Far Western (Region) #171 of 225
Best Value Nationwide #1083 of 1,472

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Washington #4 of 23
Best Value Washington #11 of 21
Best Schools (Quality) Far Western (Region) #31 of 237
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #124 of 1,496
Best Value Far Western (Region) #171 of 225
Best Value Nationwide #1083 of 1,472

Earnings for Psychology Graduates from Seattle Pacific University

Students who complete Seattle Pacific 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 Seattle Pacific University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $43,071
2 years $38,103
3 years $57,155
4 years $63,519
5 years $72,839

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Psychology graduates from Seattle Pacific University take home a median $63,519, compared with $72,555 for all Seattle Pacific University graduates — about 12% lower than the school-wide median.

Psychology earnings compared with all majors at Seattle Pacific University

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Psychology graduates from Seattle Pacific University comes in at $26,000.

Top-Paying Careers for Psychology Graduates

Students who finish Psychology program at Seattle Pacific University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the highest-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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