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Psychology at Simmons University

Psychology at Simmons University

What traits are you looking for in a school for Psychology, take a look at what Simmons University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Simmons University is located in Boston, MA.

Online & Distance Learning at Simmons University

Online coursework is an option at Simmons University. Among 4,666 students, 1,982 (42%) studied exclusively online and 1,001 (21%) took at least some classes online.

Psychology Rankings at Simmons University

These rankings give you a sense of how Simmons University’s Psychology program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Massachusetts #14 of 54
Best Value Massachusetts #28 of 52
Best Schools (Quality) New England (Region) #29 of 116
Best Value New England (Region) #60 of 113
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #234 of 1,496
Best Value Nationwide #1212 of 1,472

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Massachusetts #14 of 54
Best Value Massachusetts #28 of 52
Best Schools (Quality) New England (Region) #29 of 116
Best Value New England (Region) #60 of 113
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #234 of 1,496
Best Value Nationwide #1212 of 1,472

Earnings for Psychology Graduates from Simmons University

Graduates of Simmons University’s Psychology program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Psychology at Simmons University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $60,112
2 years $56,622
3 years $60,827
4 years $67,430
5 years $73,436

How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Psychology graduates from Simmons University report median earnings of $67,430, compared with $69,590 for all Simmons University graduates — about 3% lower than the school-wide median.

Psychology earnings compared with all majors at Simmons University

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Psychology graduates from Simmons University is $26,678.

Highest-Paying Careers for Psychology Graduates

Graduates of the Psychology program at Simmons 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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