Psychology at University of Massachusetts-Boston
If you are interested in studying Psychology, take a look at what University of Massachusetts-Boston. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
University of Massachusetts-Boston is in Boston, MA.
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Studying Online at University of Massachusetts-Boston
Distance learning is available at University of Massachusetts-Boston. Among 15,575 students, 1,700 (11%) studied exclusively online and 3,357 (22%) took at least some classes online.
Psychology Rankings at University of Massachusetts-Boston
Use these rankings to compare University of Massachusetts-Boston’s Psychology program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Massachusetts | #14 of 52 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #21 of 113 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Massachusetts | #26 of 54 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #49 of 116 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #380 of 1,496 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #688 of 1,472 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Massachusetts | #14 of 52 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #21 of 113 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Massachusetts | #26 of 54 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #49 of 116 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #380 of 1,496 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #688 of 1,472 |
Earnings for Psychology Graduates from University of Massachusetts-Boston
Those who finish University of Massachusetts-Boston’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 | $37,351 |
| 2 years | $36,510 |
| 3 years | $42,238 |
| 4 years | $51,145 |
| 5 years | $59,516 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Psychology graduates from University of Massachusetts-Boston report median earnings of $51,145, compared with $65,575 for all University of Massachusetts-Boston graduates — about 22% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Psychology graduates from University of Massachusetts-Boston comes in at $26,004.
Top-Paying Careers for Psychology Graduates
Those who complete Psychology program at University of Massachusetts-Boston pursue many career paths. Here are the highest-paying 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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