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Psychology at Syracuse University

Psychology at Syracuse University

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

Syracuse University sits in Syracuse, NY.

Online Class Availability at Syracuse University

Distance learning is available at Syracuse University. Of 22,589 students, 2,298 (10%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,396 (11%) took at least some classes online.

Psychology Rankings at Syracuse University

Rankings can help you compare Syracuse University’s Psychology program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) New York #8 of 102
Best Schools (Quality) Middle Atlantic (Region) #23 of 270
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #92 of 1,496
Best Value New York #97 of 100
Best Value Middle Atlantic (Region) #259 of 267
Best Value Nationwide #1449 of 1,472

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) New York #8 of 102
Best Schools (Quality) Middle Atlantic (Region) #23 of 270
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #92 of 1,496
Best Value New York #97 of 100
Best Value Middle Atlantic (Region) #259 of 267
Best Value Nationwide #1449 of 1,472

Earnings for Psychology Graduates from Syracuse University

Those who finish Syracuse 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 Syracuse University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $32,210
2 years $31,495
3 years $43,533
4 years $53,593
5 years $63,889

Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Psychology graduates from Syracuse University report median earnings of $53,593, compared with $69,552 for all Syracuse University graduates — about 23% lower than the school-wide median.

Psychology earnings compared with all majors at Syracuse University

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Psychology graduates from Syracuse University stands at $26,865.

Best-Paid Careers for Psychology Graduates

Graduates of the Psychology program at Syracuse University go on to a range of careers. 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

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