Psychology at University of California-Davis
What traits are you looking for in a school for Psychology, consider the program at University of California-Davis. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
University of California-Davis sits in Davis, CA.
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Online & Distance Learning at University of California-Davis
Distance learning is available at University of California-Davis. Of 40,065 students, 336 (1%) studied exclusively online and 4,339 (11%) took at least some classes online.
Psychology Rankings at University of California-Davis
Use these rankings to compare University of California-Davis’s Psychology program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #6 of 183 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #6 of 237 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #31 of 1,496 |
| Best Value | California | #129 of 175 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #144 of 225 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #344 of 1,472 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #6 of 183 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #6 of 237 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #31 of 1,496 |
| Best Value | California | #129 of 175 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #144 of 225 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #344 of 1,472 |
Earnings for Psychology Graduates from University of California-Davis
Students who complete University of California-Davis’s Psychology program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $44,000 |
| 2 years | $33,157 |
| 3 years | $41,662 |
| 4 years | $53,955 |
| 5 years | $62,962 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Psychology graduates from University of California-Davis take home a median $53,955, compared with $64,648 for all University of California-Davis graduates — about 17% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Psychology graduates from University of California-Davis stands at $13,219.
Top-Paying Careers for Psychology Graduates
Those who complete Psychology program at University of California-Davis work across a variety of fields. Below are 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
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