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Psychology at University of California-Berkeley

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.

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):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Psychology at University of California-Berkeley
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

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