Psychology at Virginia Commonwealth University
If you are interested in studying Psychology, you may want to check out the program at Virginia Commonwealth University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Virginia Commonwealth University is in Richmond, VA.
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Studying Online at Virginia Commonwealth University
Distance learning is available at Virginia Commonwealth University. Among 28,464 students, 2,830 (10%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 15,400 (54%) took at least some classes online.
Psychology Rankings at Virginia Commonwealth University
Use these rankings to compare Virginia Commonwealth University’s Psychology program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Virginia | #7 of 38 |
| Best Value | Virginia | #9 of 38 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #26 of 326 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #157 of 325 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #215 of 1,496 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #756 of 1,472 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Virginia | #7 of 38 |
| Best Value | Virginia | #9 of 38 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #26 of 326 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #157 of 325 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #215 of 1,496 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #756 of 1,472 |
Earnings for Psychology Graduates from Virginia Commonwealth University
Students who complete Virginia Commonwealth University’s Psychology program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $29,652 |
| 2 years | $30,926 |
| 3 years | $36,313 |
| 4 years | $44,078 |
| 5 years | $54,210 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Psychology graduates from Virginia Commonwealth University take home a median $44,078, compared with $64,528 for all Virginia Commonwealth University graduates — about 32% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Psychology graduates from Virginia Commonwealth University is $23,199.
Best-Paid Careers for Psychology Graduates
Graduates of the Psychology program at Virginia Commonwealth University go on to a range of careers. Below are the top-paying careers for Psychology majors, 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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