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General Psychology at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

General Psychology at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

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

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University is in Blacksburg, VA.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 270 general psychology graduations were recorded at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University.

Studying Online at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Online coursework is an option at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. Among 38,857 students, 1,577 (4%) studied exclusively online and 19,313 (50%) took at least some classes online.

General Psychology Rankings at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Use these rankings to compare Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University’s General Psychology program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Virginia #4 of 36
Best Schools (Quality) Southeast (Region) #9 of 293
Best Value Virginia #26 of 36
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #33 of 1,305
Best Value Southeast (Region) #221 of 292
Best Value Nationwide #916 of 1,295

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Virginia #4 of 36
Best Schools (Quality) Southeast (Region) #9 of 293
Best Value Virginia #26 of 36
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #33 of 1,305
Best Value Southeast (Region) #221 of 292
Best Value Nationwide #916 of 1,295

Earnings for General Psychology Graduates from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Those who finish Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University’s General Psychology program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for General Psychology at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $26,171
2 years $29,186
3 years $40,398
4 years $47,097
5 years $58,977

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, General Psychology graduates from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University earn a median of $47,097, compared with $77,896 for all Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University graduates — about 40% lower than the school-wide median.

General Psychology earnings compared with all majors at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for General Psychology graduates from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University comes in at $22,151.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the student demographics for General Psychology graduates at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, by degree type.

Program-wide, General Psychology graduates at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University are 74% women (199) and 26% men (71).

General Psychology Bachelor’s Program at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Among the 256 bachelor’s general psychology degrees awarded at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, 74% were women (189) and 26% were men (67).

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University gender breakdown of General Psychology Bachelor's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Psychology bachelor’s degree recipients at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 157
Hispanic / Latino 35
Black / African American 18
Asian 27
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1
Two or More Races 14
International (Nonresident) 3
Unknown 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of General Psychology majors at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 37% of General Psychology bachelor’s degree recipients at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, lower than the national average of 46%.*

General Psychology Master’s Program at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Among the 11 master’s general psychology degrees awarded at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, 64% were women (7) and 36% were men (4).

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University gender breakdown of General Psychology Master's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Psychology master’s degree recipients at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 7
Black / African American 1
Asian 1
International (Nonresident) 2
Racial-ethnic diversity of General Psychology majors at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 18% of General Psychology master’s degree recipients at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, lower than the national average of 39%.*

General Psychology Doctoral Program at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Of the 3 doctoral general psychology degrees awarded at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, 100% were women (3) and 0% were men (0).

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University gender breakdown of General Psychology Doctoral degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Psychology doctoral degree recipients at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 3
Racial-ethnic diversity of General Psychology majors at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific General Psychology Concentrations at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

The General Psychology program at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration Graduates
General Psychology 270

Top-Paying Careers for General Psychology Graduates

Students who finish General Psychology program at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University pursue many career paths. Here are the top-paying careers for General Psychology graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation Nationwide Median Wage
Wind Energy Development Managers $169,952
Loss Prevention Managers $165,723
Wind Energy Operations Managers $122,567
Compliance Managers $117,178
Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers $99,321
Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary $98,479
Managers, All Other $95,684
Neuropsychologists $83,690
Regulatory Affairs Managers $77,828
Psychologists, All Other $73,521

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