Psychology at University of Utah
If you are interested in studying Psychology, consider the program at University of Utah. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
University of Utah is in Salt Lake City, UT.
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Online & Distance Learning at University of Utah
Distance learning is available at University of Utah. Among 36,894 students, 2,249 (6%) studied exclusively online and 15,066 (41%) took at least some classes online.
Psychology Rankings at University of Utah
Rankings can help you compare University of Utah’s Psychology program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Utah | #2 of 10 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #5 of 51 |
| Best Value | Utah | #7 of 10 |
| Best Value | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #20 of 51 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #274 of 1,472 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #297 of 1,496 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Utah | #2 of 10 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #5 of 51 |
| Best Value | Utah | #7 of 10 |
| Best Value | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #20 of 51 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #274 of 1,472 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #297 of 1,496 |
Earnings for Psychology Graduates from University of Utah
Graduates of University of Utah’s Psychology program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $53,248 |
| 2 years | $47,650 |
| 3 years | $52,056 |
| 4 years | $59,700 |
| 5 years | $54,307 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Psychology graduates from University of Utah report median earnings of $59,700, compared with $74,538 for all University of Utah graduates — about 20% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Psychology graduates from University of Utah comes in at $21,314.
Highest-Paying Careers for Psychology Graduates
Graduates of the Psychology program at University of Utah pursue many career paths. 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
- 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.