Psychology at University of California-Irvine
If you are interested in studying Psychology, consider the program at University of California-Irvine. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
University of California-Irvine is located in Irvine, CA.
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Online Class Availability at University of California-Irvine
Online coursework is an option at University of California-Irvine. Among 37,297 students, 614 (2%) studied exclusively online and 12,862 (34%) took at least some classes online.
Psychology Rankings at University of California-Irvine
Use these rankings to compare University of California-Irvine’s Psychology program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #29 of 183 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #34 of 237 |
| Best Value | California | #107 of 175 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #111 of 225 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #130 of 1,496 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #207 of 1,472 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #29 of 183 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #34 of 237 |
| Best Value | California | #107 of 175 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #111 of 225 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #130 of 1,496 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #207 of 1,472 |
Earnings for Psychology Graduates from University of California-Irvine
Those who finish University of California-Irvine’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 | $28,109 |
| 2 years | $27,342 |
| 3 years | $37,246 |
| 4 years | $48,216 |
| 5 years | $60,923 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Psychology graduates from University of California-Irvine report median earnings of $48,216, compared with $71,034 for all University of California-Irvine graduates — about 32% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Psychology graduates from University of California-Irvine is $13,942.
Best-Paid Careers for Psychology Graduates
Graduates of the Psychology program at University of California-Irvine pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the best-paid 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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