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.
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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):
| 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.
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
- 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.