Psychology at University of New Orleans
What traits are you looking for in a school for Psychology, consider the program at University of New Orleans. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
University of New Orleans sits in New Orleans, LA.
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Online Class Availability at University of New Orleans
Distance learning is available at University of New Orleans. Among 6,501 students, 698 (11%) studied exclusively online and 3,471 (53%) took at least some classes online.
Psychology Rankings at University of New Orleans
These rankings give you a sense of how University of New Orleans’s Psychology program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Louisiana | #3 of 20 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Louisiana | #14 of 20 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #67 of 325 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #248 of 326 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #429 of 1,472 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1330 of 1,496 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Louisiana | #3 of 20 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Louisiana | #14 of 20 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #67 of 325 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #248 of 326 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #429 of 1,472 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1330 of 1,496 |
Earnings for Psychology Graduates from University of New Orleans
Those who finish University of New Orleans’s Psychology program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $26,587 |
| 2 years | $26,264 |
| 3 years | $28,713 |
| 4 years | $37,655 |
| 5 years | $39,490 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Psychology graduates from University of New Orleans earn a median of $37,655, compared with $50,941 for all University of New Orleans graduates — about 26% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Psychology graduates from University of New Orleans is $24,375.
Top-Paying Careers for Psychology Graduates
Graduates of the Psychology program at University of New Orleans pursue many career paths. 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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