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Psychology at University of Vermont

If you are interested in studying Psychology, take a look at what University of Vermont. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

University of Vermont is in Burlington, VT.

Online Class Availability at University of Vermont

Many students take online classes at University of Vermont. Of 14,476 students, 456 (3%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 3,228 (22%) took at least some classes online.

Psychology Rankings at University of Vermont

These rankings give you a sense of how University of Vermont’s Psychology program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Vermont	#1 of 7
Best Value	Vermont	#1 of 7
Best Schools (Quality)	New England (Region)	#15 of 116
Best Value	New England (Region)	#32 of 113
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#109 of 1,496
Best Value	Nationwide	#828 of 1,472

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Vermont	#1 of 7
Best Value	Vermont	#1 of 7
Best Schools (Quality)	New England (Region)	#15 of 116
Best Value	New England (Region)	#32 of 113
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#109 of 1,496
Best Value	Nationwide	#828 of 1,472

Earnings for Psychology Graduates from University of Vermont

Those who finish University of Vermont’s Psychology program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$31,295
2 years	$31,848
3 years	$36,966
4 years	$42,915
5 years	$52,904

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Psychology graduates from University of Vermont report median earnings of $42,915, compared with $56,910 for all University of Vermont graduates — about 25% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Psychology graduates from University of Vermont stands at $22,958.

Best-Paid Careers for Psychology Graduates

Those who complete Psychology program at University of Vermont work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the best-paid 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.