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Psychology at Vanderbilt University

Psychology at Vanderbilt University

If you are interested in studying Psychology, you may want to check out the program at Vanderbilt University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Vanderbilt University sits in Nashville, TN.

Studying Online at Vanderbilt University

Online coursework is an option at Vanderbilt University. Among 13,575 students, 652 (5%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 666 (5%) took at least some classes online.

Psychology Rankings at Vanderbilt University

Rankings can help you compare Vanderbilt University’s Psychology program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Tennessee #1 of 29
Best Schools (Quality) Southeast (Region) #2 of 326
Best Value Tennessee #14 of 29
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #15 of 1,496
Best Value Southeast (Region) #125 of 325
Best Value Nationwide #643 of 1,472

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Tennessee #1 of 29
Best Schools (Quality) Southeast (Region) #2 of 326
Best Value Tennessee #14 of 29
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #15 of 1,496
Best Value Southeast (Region) #125 of 325
Best Value Nationwide #643 of 1,472

Earnings for Psychology Graduates from Vanderbilt University

Students who complete Vanderbilt University’s Psychology program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Psychology at Vanderbilt University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $28,292
2 years $26,718
3 years $47,156
4 years $54,652
5 years $62,840

Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Psychology graduates from Vanderbilt University report median earnings of $54,652, compared with $102,170 for all Vanderbilt University graduates — about 47% lower than the school-wide median.

Psychology earnings compared with all majors at Vanderbilt University

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Psychology graduates from Vanderbilt University stands at $11,209.

Highest-Paying Careers for Psychology Graduates

Those who complete Psychology program at Vanderbilt University 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

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