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Psychology at Vanguard University of Southern California

Psychology at Vanguard University of Southern California

If you are interested in studying Psychology, consider the program at Vanguard University of Southern California. Get started with the following essential facts.

Vanguard University of Southern California is in Costa Mesa, CA.

Online & Distance Learning at Vanguard University of Southern California

Online coursework is an option at Vanguard University of Southern California. Of 2,246 students, 393 (17%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 950 (42%) took at least some classes online.

Psychology Rankings at Vanguard University of Southern California

Rankings can help you compare Vanguard University of Southern California’s Psychology program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) California #69 of 183
Best Schools (Quality) Far Western (Region) #85 of 237
Best Value California #138 of 175
Best Value Far Western (Region) #166 of 225
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #371 of 1,496
Best Value Nationwide #802 of 1,472

Earnings for Psychology Graduates from Vanguard University of Southern California

Students who complete Vanguard University of Southern California’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 Vanguard University of Southern California
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $40,456
2 years $34,382
3 years $40,215
4 years $50,810
5 years $55,771

Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Psychology graduates from Vanguard University of Southern California report median earnings of $50,810, compared with $55,817 for all Vanguard University of Southern California graduates — about 9% lower than the school-wide median.

Psychology earnings compared with all majors at Vanguard University of Southern California

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Psychology graduates from Vanguard University of Southern California comes in at $16,000.

Top-Paying Careers for Psychology Graduates

Those who complete Psychology program at Vanguard University of Southern California pursue many career paths. The table below ranks 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

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