Psychology at University of Arizona
If you plan to study Psychology, consider the program at University of Arizona. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
University of Arizona is located in Tucson, AZ.
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Online Class Availability at University of Arizona
Many students take online classes at University of Arizona. Among 56,365 students, 12,481 (22%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 23,089 (41%) took at least some classes online.
Psychology Rankings at University of Arizona
Use these rankings to compare University of Arizona’s Psychology program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Arizona | #2 of 21 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #14 of 138 |
| Best Value | Arizona | #14 of 19 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #73 of 136 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #237 of 1,496 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #493 of 1,472 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Arizona | #2 of 21 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #14 of 138 |
| Best Value | Arizona | #14 of 19 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #73 of 136 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #237 of 1,496 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #493 of 1,472 |
Earnings for Psychology Graduates from University of Arizona
Students who complete University of Arizona’s Psychology program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $32,563 |
| 2 years | $34,360 |
| 3 years | $38,982 |
| 4 years | $46,030 |
| 5 years | $53,611 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Psychology graduates from University of Arizona earn a median of $46,030, compared with $66,225 for all University of Arizona graduates — about 30% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Psychology graduates from University of Arizona comes in at $20,850.
Best-Paid Careers for Psychology Graduates
Students who finish Psychology program at University of Arizona pursue many career paths. 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
- 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.