Psychology at University of Maryland-College Park
If you plan to study Psychology, consider the program at University of Maryland-College Park. Get started with the following essential facts.
University of Maryland-College Park is in College Park, MD.
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Online Class Availability at University of Maryland-College Park
Distance learning is available at University of Maryland-College Park. Of 41,725 students, 1,668 (4%) studied exclusively online and 9,357 (22%) took at least some classes online.
Psychology Rankings at University of Maryland-College Park
These rankings give you a sense of how University of Maryland-College Park’s Psychology program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Maryland | #1 of 22 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #4 of 270 |
| Best Value | Maryland | #4 of 22 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #17 of 1,496 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #19 of 267 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #348 of 1,472 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Maryland | #1 of 22 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #4 of 270 |
| Best Value | Maryland | #4 of 22 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #17 of 1,496 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #19 of 267 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #348 of 1,472 |
Earnings for Psychology Graduates from University of Maryland-College Park
Graduates of University of Maryland-College Park’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 | $31,798 |
| 2 years | $33,779 |
| 3 years | $41,530 |
| 4 years | $54,690 |
| 5 years | $63,220 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Psychology graduates from University of Maryland-College Park take home a median $54,690, compared with $78,942 for all University of Maryland-College Park graduates — about 31% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Psychology graduates from University of Maryland-College Park is $20,500.
Highest-Paying Careers for Psychology Graduates
Students who finish Psychology program at University of Maryland-College Park work across a variety of fields. Here are the top-paying 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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