Psychology at University of San Francisco
If you plan to study Psychology, take a look at what University of San Francisco. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
University of San Francisco sits in San Francisco, CA.
Featured schools near , edit
Online Class Availability at University of San Francisco
Distance learning is available at University of San Francisco. Of 8,913 students, 529 (6%) studied exclusively online and 840 (9%) took at least some classes online.
Psychology Rankings at University of San Francisco
Use these rankings to compare University of San Francisco’s Psychology program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #5 of 183 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #5 of 237 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #25 of 1,496 |
| Best Value | California | #169 of 175 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #217 of 225 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1438 of 1,472 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #5 of 183 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #5 of 237 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #25 of 1,496 |
| Best Value | California | #169 of 175 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #217 of 225 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1438 of 1,472 |
Earnings for Psychology Graduates from University of San Francisco
Those who finish University of San Francisco’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 | $46,799 |
| 2 years | $43,625 |
| 3 years | $52,200 |
| 4 years | $60,087 |
| 5 years | $72,384 |
Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Psychology graduates from University of San Francisco earn a median of $60,087, compared with $92,294 for all University of San Francisco graduates — about 35% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Psychology graduates from University of San Francisco is $24,315.
Highest-Paying Careers for Psychology Graduates
Graduates of the Psychology program at University of San Francisco go on to a range of careers. Below 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
- 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.