Psychology at University of New Mexico-Main Campus
What traits are you looking for in a school for Psychology, consider the program at University of New Mexico-Main Campus. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
University of New Mexico-Main Campus is in Albuquerque, NM.
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Online Class Availability at University of New Mexico-Main Campus
Many students take online classes at University of New Mexico-Main Campus. Among 23,124 students, 3,640 (16%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 9,446 (41%) took at least some classes online.
Psychology Rankings at University of New Mexico-Main Campus
Use these rankings to compare University of New Mexico-Main Campus’s Psychology program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | New Mexico | #1 of 7 |
| Best Value | New Mexico | #7 of 7 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #42 of 138 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #87 of 136 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #636 of 1,496 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #674 of 1,472 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #42 of 138 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #87 of 136 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #636 of 1,496 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #674 of 1,472 |
Earnings for Psychology Graduates from University of New Mexico-Main Campus
Those who finish University of New Mexico-Main Campus’s Psychology program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $27,831 |
| 2 years | $26,187 |
| 3 years | $32,475 |
| 4 years | $38,925 |
| 5 years | $45,076 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Psychology graduates from University of New Mexico-Main Campus take home a median $38,925, compared with $59,099 for all University of New Mexico-Main Campus graduates — about 34% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Psychology graduates from University of New Mexico-Main Campus is $20,475.
Best-Paid Careers for Psychology Graduates
Students who finish Psychology program at University of New Mexico-Main Campus work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks 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
- 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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