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Psychology at University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Psychology at University of Nebraska-Lincoln

What traits are you looking for in a school for Psychology, take a look at what University of Nebraska-Lincoln. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

University of Nebraska-Lincoln is located in Lincoln, NE.

Studying Online at University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Online coursework is an option at University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Among 24,393 students, 1,697 (7%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 14,051 (58%) took at least some classes online.

Psychology Rankings at University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Use these rankings to compare University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s Psychology program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Nebraska #1 of 14
Best Schools (Quality) The Plains States (Region) #7 of 135
Best Value Nebraska #7 of 14
Best Value The Plains States (Region) #34 of 133
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #158 of 1,496
Best Value Nationwide #565 of 1,472

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Nebraska #1 of 14
Best Schools (Quality) The Plains States (Region) #7 of 135
Best Value Nebraska #7 of 14
Best Value The Plains States (Region) #34 of 133
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #158 of 1,496
Best Value Nationwide #565 of 1,472

Earnings for Psychology Graduates from University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Students who complete University of Nebraska-Lincoln’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 Nebraska-Lincoln
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $29,816
2 years $45,122
3 years $52,440
4 years $60,033
5 years $59,516

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Psychology graduates from University of Nebraska-Lincoln take home a median $60,033, compared with $61,163 for all University of Nebraska-Lincoln graduates — about 2% lower than the school-wide median.

Psychology earnings compared with all majors at University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Psychology graduates from University of Nebraska-Lincoln stands at $22,750.

Highest-Paying Careers for Psychology Graduates

Those who complete Psychology program at University of Nebraska-Lincoln go on to a range of careers. Below are the top-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

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