Psychology at University of Virginia-Main Campus
If you plan to study Psychology, you may want to check out the program at University of Virginia-Main Campus. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
University of Virginia-Main Campus is in Charlottesville, VA.
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Online & Distance Learning at University of Virginia-Main Campus
Online coursework is an option at University of Virginia-Main Campus. Among 26,409 students, 1,962 (7%) studied exclusively online and 3,821 (14%) took at least some classes online.
Psychology Rankings at University of Virginia-Main Campus
These rankings give you a sense of how University of Virginia-Main Campus’s Psychology program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Virginia | #2 of 38 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #6 of 326 |
| Best Value | Virginia | #23 of 38 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #24 of 1,496 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #225 of 325 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #941 of 1,472 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Virginia | #2 of 38 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #6 of 326 |
| Best Value | Virginia | #23 of 38 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #24 of 1,496 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #225 of 325 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #941 of 1,472 |
Earnings for Psychology Graduates from University of Virginia-Main Campus
Those who finish University of Virginia-Main Campus’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 | $32,952 |
| 2 years | $40,239 |
| 3 years | $50,524 |
| 4 years | $60,795 |
| 5 years | $68,179 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Psychology graduates from University of Virginia-Main Campus report median earnings of $60,795, compared with $96,792 for all University of Virginia-Main Campus graduates — about 37% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Psychology graduates from University of Virginia-Main Campus is $19,500.
Best-Paid Careers for Psychology Graduates
Students who finish Psychology program at University of Virginia-Main Campus 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
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