Psychology at University of California-Los Angeles
If you are interested in studying Psychology, take a look at what University of California-Los Angeles. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
University of California-Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles, CA.
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Studying Online at University of California-Los Angeles
Online coursework is an option at University of California-Los Angeles. Of 47,335 students, 785 (2%) studied exclusively online and 5,535 (12%) took at least some classes online.
Psychology Rankings at University of California-Los Angeles
Use these rankings to compare University of California-Los Angeles’s Psychology program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #11 of 183 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #13 of 237 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #70 of 1,496 |
| Best Value | California | #119 of 175 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #131 of 225 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #266 of 1,472 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #11 of 183 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #13 of 237 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #70 of 1,496 |
| Best Value | California | #119 of 175 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #131 of 225 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #266 of 1,472 |
Earnings for Psychology Graduates from University of California-Los Angeles
Those who finish University of California-Los Angeles’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 | $37,299 |
| 2 years | $37,074 |
| 3 years | $52,177 |
| 4 years | $69,252 |
| 5 years | $71,245 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Psychology graduates from University of California-Los Angeles take home a median $69,252, compared with $79,139 for all University of California-Los Angeles graduates — about 12% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Psychology graduates from University of California-Los Angeles comes in at $15,618.
Best-Paid Careers for Psychology Graduates
Graduates of the Psychology program at University of California-Los Angeles go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks 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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