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.
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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):
| 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.
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).
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 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).
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 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).
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 |
*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 |
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
More about our data sources and methodologies.