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Psychology at Washburn University

Psychology at Washburn University

If you are interested in studying Psychology, take a look at what Washburn University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Washburn University is located in Topeka, KS.

Studying Online at Washburn University

Many students take online classes at Washburn University. Among 6,033 students, 783 (13%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,054 (34%) took at least some classes online.

Psychology Rankings at Washburn University

Use these rankings to compare Washburn University’s Psychology program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value Kansas #2 of 17
Best Schools (Quality) Kansas #9 of 18
Best Value The Plains States (Region) #18 of 133
Best Schools (Quality) The Plains States (Region) #61 of 135
Best Value Nationwide #371 of 1,472
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #695 of 1,496

Earnings for Psychology Graduates from Washburn University

Graduates of Washburn University’s Psychology program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Psychology at Washburn University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $24,101
2 years $34,890
3 years $29,756
4 years $37,297
5 years $44,367

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Psychology graduates from Washburn University earn a median of $37,297, compared with $60,805 for all Washburn University graduates — about 39% lower than the school-wide median.

Psychology earnings compared with all majors at Washburn University

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Psychology graduates from Washburn University stands at $25,249.

Highest-Paying Careers for Psychology Graduates

Those who complete Psychology program at Washburn University go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the highest-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

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