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Psychology at University of Iowa

Psychology at University of Iowa

What traits are you looking for in a school for Psychology, consider the program at University of Iowa. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

University of Iowa sits in Iowa City, IA.

Online Class Availability at University of Iowa

Many students take online classes at University of Iowa. Among 30,779 students, 3,028 (10%) studied exclusively online and 13,742 (45%) took at least some classes online.

Psychology Rankings at University of Iowa

Rankings can help you compare University of Iowa’s Psychology program against other schools offering the same major.

Earnings for Psychology Graduates from University of Iowa

Those who finish University of Iowa’s Psychology program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Psychology at University of Iowa
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $62,536
2 years $82,440
4 years $88,599
5 years $54,799

How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Psychology graduates from University of Iowa report median earnings of $88,599, compared with $69,768 for all University of Iowa graduates — about 27% higher than the school-wide median.

Psychology earnings compared with all majors at University of Iowa

Top-Paying Careers for Psychology Graduates

Students who finish Psychology program at University of Iowa 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

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