Psychology at University of Southern California
What traits are you looking for in a school for Psychology, take a look at what University of Southern California. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
University of Southern California is located in Los Angeles, CA.
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Online & Distance Learning at University of Southern California
Online coursework is an option at University of Southern California. Among 46,566 students, 6,077 (13%) studied exclusively online and 9,437 (20%) took at least some classes online.
Psychology Rankings at University of Southern California
Use these rankings to compare University of Southern California’s Psychology program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #2 of 183 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #2 of 237 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #13 of 1,496 |
| Best Value | California | #164 of 175 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #204 of 225 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1341 of 1,472 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #2 of 183 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #2 of 237 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #13 of 1,496 |
| Best Value | California | #164 of 175 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #204 of 225 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1341 of 1,472 |
Earnings for Psychology Graduates from University of Southern California
Students who complete University of Southern California’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 | $41,984 |
| 2 years | $44,011 |
| 3 years | $55,238 |
| 4 years | $67,025 |
| 5 years | $76,983 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Psychology graduates from University of Southern California take home a median $67,025, compared with $101,273 for all University of Southern California graduates — about 34% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Psychology graduates from University of Southern California stands at $14,000.
Best-Paid Careers for Psychology Graduates
Those who complete Psychology program at University of Southern California go on to a range of careers. Here are the top-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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