Psychology at University at Albany
If you are interested in studying Psychology, you may want to check out the program at University at Albany. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
University at Albany is in Albany, NY.
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Online & Distance Learning at University at Albany
Many students take online classes at University at Albany. Of 17,560 students, 1,941 (11%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 7,034 (40%) took at least some classes online.
Psychology Rankings at University at Albany
Use these rankings to compare University at Albany’s Psychology program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | New York | #25 of 102 |
| Best Value | New York | #38 of 100 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #49 of 270 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #81 of 267 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #186 of 1,496 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #672 of 1,472 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | New York | #25 of 102 |
| Best Value | New York | #38 of 100 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #49 of 270 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #81 of 267 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #186 of 1,496 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #672 of 1,472 |
Earnings for Psychology Graduates from University at Albany
Graduates of University at Albany’s Psychology program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $35,299 |
| 2 years | $31,967 |
| 3 years | $42,568 |
| 4 years | $49,362 |
| 5 years | $55,168 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Psychology graduates from University at Albany take home a median $49,362, compared with $64,293 for all University at Albany graduates — about 23% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Psychology graduates from University at Albany stands at $22,243.
Highest-Paying Careers for Psychology Graduates
Those who complete Psychology program at University at Albany go on to a range of careers. Below are the highest-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.