Psychology at University of Maryland-Baltimore County
If you plan to study Psychology, consider the program at University of Maryland-Baltimore County. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
University of Maryland-Baltimore County sits in Baltimore, MD.
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Studying Online at University of Maryland-Baltimore County
Many students take online classes at University of Maryland-Baltimore County. Among 13,906 students, 580 (4%) studied exclusively online and 8,081 (58%) took at least some classes online.
Psychology Rankings at University of Maryland-Baltimore County
Use these rankings to compare University of Maryland-Baltimore County’s Psychology program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Maryland | #3 of 22 |
| Best Value | Maryland | #13 of 22 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #14 of 270 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #51 of 1,496 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #55 of 267 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #601 of 1,472 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Maryland | #3 of 22 |
| Best Value | Maryland | #13 of 22 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #14 of 270 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #51 of 1,496 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #55 of 267 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #601 of 1,472 |
Earnings for Psychology Graduates from University of Maryland-Baltimore County
Those who finish University of Maryland-Baltimore County’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 | $30,408 |
| 2 years | $29,594 |
| 3 years | $37,915 |
| 4 years | $48,488 |
| 5 years | $57,782 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Psychology graduates from University of Maryland-Baltimore County report median earnings of $48,488, compared with $76,447 for all University of Maryland-Baltimore County graduates — about 37% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Psychology graduates from University of Maryland-Baltimore County stands at $20,500.
Highest-Paying Careers for Psychology Graduates
Graduates of the Psychology program at University of Maryland-Baltimore County pursue many career paths. Here 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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