Psychology at University of Massachusetts-Amherst
If you plan to study Psychology, you may want to check out the program at University of Massachusetts-Amherst. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
University of Massachusetts-Amherst sits in Amherst, MA.
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Online Class Availability at University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Many students take online classes at University of Massachusetts-Amherst. Of 31,726 students, 3,511 (11%) studied exclusively online and 2,793 (9%) took at least some classes online.
Psychology Rankings at University of Massachusetts-Amherst
These rankings give you a sense of how University of Massachusetts-Amherst’s Psychology program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Massachusetts | #7 of 54 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #17 of 116 |
| Best Value | Massachusetts | #18 of 52 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #42 of 113 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #126 of 1,496 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1024 of 1,472 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Massachusetts | #7 of 54 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #17 of 116 |
| Best Value | Massachusetts | #18 of 52 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #42 of 113 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #126 of 1,496 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1024 of 1,472 |
Earnings for Psychology Graduates from University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Those who finish University of Massachusetts-Amherst’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 | $33,355 |
| 2 years | $31,961 |
| 3 years | $43,249 |
| 4 years | $53,442 |
| 5 years | $62,236 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Psychology graduates from University of Massachusetts-Amherst take home a median $53,442, compared with $73,687 for all University of Massachusetts-Amherst graduates — about 27% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Psychology graduates from University of Massachusetts-Amherst comes in at $26,000.
Best-Paid Careers for Psychology Graduates
Those who complete Psychology program at University of Massachusetts-Amherst 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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