Psychology at University of California-Berkeley
If you plan to study Psychology, consider the program at University of California-Berkeley. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
University of California-Berkeley is located in Berkeley, CA.
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Online & Distance Learning at University of California-Berkeley
Many students take online classes at University of California-Berkeley. Of 45,882 students, 1,793 (4%) studied exclusively online and 7,867 (17%) took at least some classes online.
Psychology Rankings at University of California-Berkeley
Use these rankings to compare University of California-Berkeley’s Psychology program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #40 of 183 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #50 of 237 |
| Best Value | California | #131 of 175 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #148 of 225 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #189 of 1,496 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #406 of 1,472 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #40 of 183 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #50 of 237 |
| Best Value | California | #131 of 175 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #148 of 225 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #189 of 1,496 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #406 of 1,472 |
Earnings for Psychology Graduates from University of California-Berkeley
Graduates of University of California-Berkeley’s Psychology program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $30,168 |
| 5 years | $72,810 |
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Psychology graduates from University of California-Berkeley comes in at $12,111.
Top-Paying Careers for Psychology Graduates
Students who finish Psychology program at University of California-Berkeley 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
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