Psychology at West Chester University of Pennsylvania
If you plan to study Psychology, take a look at what West Chester University of Pennsylvania. Get started with the following essential facts.
West Chester University of Pennsylvania sits in West Chester, PA.
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Online Class Availability at West Chester University of Pennsylvania
Distance learning is available at West Chester University of Pennsylvania. Of 17,171 students, 1,838 (11%) studied exclusively online and 6,890 (40%) took at least some classes online.
Psychology Rankings at West Chester University of Pennsylvania
Rankings can help you compare West Chester University of Pennsylvania’s Psychology program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Pennsylvania | #16 of 105 |
| Best Value | Pennsylvania | #41 of 105 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #52 of 270 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #135 of 267 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #196 of 1,496 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #960 of 1,472 |
Earnings for Psychology Graduates from West Chester University of Pennsylvania
Graduates of West Chester University of Pennsylvania’s Psychology program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $29,838 |
| 2 years | $40,161 |
| 3 years | $45,912 |
| 4 years | $50,450 |
| 5 years | $52,949 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Psychology graduates from West Chester University of Pennsylvania report median earnings of $50,450, compared with $62,314 for all West Chester University of Pennsylvania graduates — about 19% lower than the school-wide median.
Top-Paying Careers for Psychology Graduates
Graduates of the Psychology program at West Chester University of Pennsylvania go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the best-paid 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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