Psychology at University of Georgia
If you plan to study Psychology, consider the program at University of Georgia. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
University of Georgia is in Athens, GA.
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Online & Distance Learning at University of Georgia
Online coursework is an option at University of Georgia. Among 43,146 students, 1,664 (4%) studied exclusively online and 8,365 (19%) took at least some classes online.
Psychology Rankings at University of Georgia
Use these rankings to compare University of Georgia’s Psychology program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Georgia | #3 of 42 |
| Best Value | Georgia | #5 of 42 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #15 of 326 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #26 of 325 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #62 of 1,496 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #246 of 1,472 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Georgia | #3 of 42 |
| Best Value | Georgia | #5 of 42 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #15 of 326 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #26 of 325 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #62 of 1,496 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #246 of 1,472 |
Earnings for Psychology Graduates from University of Georgia
Those who finish University of Georgia’s Psychology program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $50,336 |
| 2 years | $32,231 |
| 3 years | $40,665 |
| 4 years | $51,021 |
| 5 years | $61,464 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Psychology graduates from University of Georgia earn a median of $51,021, compared with $65,444 for all University of Georgia graduates — about 22% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Psychology graduates from University of Georgia comes in at $21,552.
Best-Paid Careers for Psychology Graduates
Students who finish Psychology program at University of Georgia go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks 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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