Psychology at University of California-Santa Cruz
If you are interested in studying Psychology, take a look at what University of California-Santa Cruz. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
University of California-Santa Cruz is in Santa Cruz, CA.
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Online Class Availability at University of California-Santa Cruz
Online coursework is an option at University of California-Santa Cruz. Of 19,938 students, 166 (1%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 5,098 (26%) took at least some classes online.
Psychology Rankings at University of California-Santa Cruz
These rankings give you a sense of how University of California-Santa Cruz’s Psychology program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #22 of 183 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #26 of 237 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #113 of 1,496 |
| Best Value | California | #135 of 175 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #153 of 225 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #498 of 1,472 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #22 of 183 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #26 of 237 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #113 of 1,496 |
| Best Value | California | #135 of 175 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #153 of 225 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #498 of 1,472 |
Earnings for Psychology Graduates from University of California-Santa Cruz
Graduates of University of California-Santa Cruz’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 | $27,446 |
| 2 years | $28,393 |
| 3 years | $38,256 |
| 4 years | $48,247 |
| 5 years | $59,093 |
Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Psychology graduates from University of California-Santa Cruz earn a median of $48,247, compared with $63,618 for all University of California-Santa Cruz graduates — about 24% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Psychology graduates from University of California-Santa Cruz stands at $18,902.
Highest-Paying Careers for Psychology Graduates
Graduates of the Psychology program at University of California-Santa Cruz work across a variety of fields. Below are 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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