Psychology at Western Washington University
If you plan to study Psychology, consider the program at Western Washington University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Western Washington University is located in Bellingham, WA.
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Studying Online at Western Washington University
Distance learning is available at Western Washington University. Among 14,710 students, 226 (2%) studied exclusively online and 1,421 (10%) took at least some classes online.
Psychology Rankings at Western Washington University
These rankings give you a sense of how Western Washington University’s Psychology program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Washington | #1 of 23 |
| Best Value | Washington | #8 of 21 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #10 of 237 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #63 of 1,496 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #154 of 225 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #646 of 1,472 |
Earnings for Psychology Graduates from Western Washington University
Students who complete Western Washington University’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 | $27,918 |
| 2 years | $29,793 |
| 3 years | $37,371 |
| 4 years | $46,069 |
| 5 years | $55,357 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Psychology graduates from Western Washington University take home a median $46,069, compared with $52,721 for all Western Washington University graduates — about 13% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Psychology graduates from Western Washington University is $19,449.
Best-Paid Careers for Psychology Graduates
Graduates of the Psychology program at Western Washington University work across a variety of fields. Below are the top-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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