Psychology at University of California-San Diego
If you plan to study Psychology, consider the program at University of California-San Diego. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
University of California-San Diego is located in La Jolla, CA.
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Online Class Availability at University of California-San Diego
Online coursework is an option at University of California-San Diego. Among 44,256 students, 236 (1%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 7,655 (17%) took at least some classes online.
Psychology Rankings at University of California-San Diego
Use these rankings to compare University of California-San Diego’s Psychology program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #19 of 183 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #23 of 237 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #97 of 1,496 |
| Best Value | California | #99 of 175 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #100 of 225 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #142 of 1,472 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #19 of 183 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #23 of 237 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #97 of 1,496 |
| Best Value | California | #99 of 175 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #100 of 225 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #142 of 1,472 |
Earnings for Psychology Graduates from University of California-San Diego
Students who complete University of California-San Diego’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 | $28,777 |
| 2 years | $28,035 |
| 3 years | $38,415 |
| 4 years | $48,938 |
| 5 years | $58,336 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Psychology graduates from University of California-San Diego earn a median of $48,938, compared with $84,922 for all University of California-San Diego graduates — about 42% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Psychology graduates from University of California-San Diego is $16,206.
Highest-Paying Careers for Psychology Graduates
Those who complete Psychology program at University of California-San Diego pursue many career paths. Here 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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