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Psychology at University of Nevada-Reno

Psychology at University of Nevada-Reno

If you are interested in studying Psychology, you may want to check out the program at University of Nevada-Reno. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

University of Nevada-Reno is located in Reno, NV.

Online Class Availability at University of Nevada-Reno

Many students take online classes at University of Nevada-Reno. Of 23,024 students, 1,483 (6%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 6,208 (27%) took at least some classes online.

Psychology Rankings at University of Nevada-Reno

These rankings give you a sense of how University of Nevada-Reno’s Psychology program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Nevada #1 of 5
Best Value Nevada #5 of 5
Best Schools (Quality) Far Western (Region) #75 of 237
Best Value Far Western (Region) #150 of 225
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #319 of 1,496
Best Value Nationwide #479 of 1,472

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Nevada #1 of 5
Best Value Nevada #5 of 5
Best Schools (Quality) Far Western (Region) #75 of 237
Best Value Far Western (Region) #150 of 225
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #319 of 1,496
Best Value Nationwide #479 of 1,472

Earnings for Psychology Graduates from University of Nevada-Reno

Those who finish University of Nevada-Reno’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 Nevada-Reno
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $28,592
2 years $48,813
3 years $55,310
4 years $70,056
5 years $57,054

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Psychology graduates from University of Nevada-Reno take home a median $70,056, compared with $62,381 for all University of Nevada-Reno graduates — about 12% higher than the school-wide median.

Psychology earnings compared with all majors at University of Nevada-Reno

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Psychology graduates from University of Nevada-Reno is $19,049.

Top-Paying Careers for Psychology Graduates

Graduates of the Psychology program at University of Nevada-Reno work across a variety of fields. Here are the highest-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

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