Psychology at Thomas Jefferson University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Psychology, consider the program at Thomas Jefferson University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Thomas Jefferson University sits in Philadelphia, PA.
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Studying Online at Thomas Jefferson University
Online coursework is an option at Thomas Jefferson University. Of 8,238 students, 927 (11%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 3,126 (38%) took at least some classes online.
Psychology Rankings at Thomas Jefferson University
Use these rankings to compare Thomas Jefferson University’s Psychology program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Pennsylvania | #74 of 105 |
| Best Value | Pennsylvania | #80 of 105 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #207 of 267 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #208 of 270 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #926 of 1,496 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1280 of 1,472 |
Earnings for Psychology Graduates from Thomas Jefferson University
Those who finish Thomas Jefferson 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 | $43,728 |
| 2 years | $34,570 |
| 3 years | $41,569 |
| 4 years | $47,240 |
| 5 years | $52,179 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Psychology graduates from Thomas Jefferson University report median earnings of $47,240, compared with $83,415 for all Thomas Jefferson University graduates — about 43% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Psychology graduates from Thomas Jefferson University comes in at $47,976.
Top-Paying Careers for Psychology Graduates
Graduates of the Psychology program at Thomas Jefferson University work across a variety of fields. Here are the top-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
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