Psychology at Washington State University
If you are interested in studying Psychology, take a look at what Washington State University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Washington State University is located in Pullman, WA.
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Online & Distance Learning at Washington State University
Many students take online classes at Washington State University. Of 25,685 students, 3,979 (15%) studied exclusively online and 3,428 (13%) took at least some classes online.
Psychology Rankings at Washington State University
Use these rankings to compare Washington State University’s Psychology program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Washington | #6 of 21 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Washington | #7 of 23 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #43 of 237 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #141 of 225 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #171 of 1,496 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #341 of 1,472 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Washington | #6 of 21 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Washington | #7 of 23 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #43 of 237 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #141 of 225 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #171 of 1,496 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #341 of 1,472 |
Earnings for Psychology Graduates from Washington State University
Those who finish Washington State 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 | $30,834 |
| 2 years | $33,162 |
| 3 years | $38,821 |
| 4 years | $47,776 |
| 5 years | $56,856 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Psychology graduates from Washington State University report median earnings of $47,776, compared with $70,460 for all Washington State University graduates — about 32% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Psychology graduates from Washington State University comes in at $21,500.
Best-Paid Careers for Psychology Graduates
Graduates of the Psychology program at Washington State University go on to a range of careers. Below are 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 |
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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