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Psychology at Widener University

Psychology at Widener University

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

Widener University is located in Chester, PA.

Online & Distance Learning at Widener University

Online coursework is an option at Widener University. Of 5,713 students, 1,022 (18%) studied exclusively online and 614 (11%) took at least some classes online.

Psychology Rankings at Widener University

Rankings can help you compare Widener University’s Psychology program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Pennsylvania #9 of 105
Best Schools (Quality) Middle Atlantic (Region) #17 of 270
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #61 of 1,496
Best Value Pennsylvania #90 of 105
Best Value Middle Atlantic (Region) #219 of 267
Best Value Nationwide #1309 of 1,472

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Pennsylvania #9 of 105
Best Schools (Quality) Middle Atlantic (Region) #17 of 270
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #61 of 1,496
Best Value Pennsylvania #90 of 105
Best Value Middle Atlantic (Region) #219 of 267
Best Value Nationwide #1309 of 1,472

Earnings for Psychology Graduates from Widener University

Graduates of Widener University’s Psychology program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Psychology at Widener University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $42,266
2 years $44,159
3 years $61,992
4 years $68,095
5 years $73,129

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Psychology graduates from Widener University report median earnings of $68,095, compared with $71,295 for all Widener University graduates — about 4% lower than the school-wide median.

Psychology earnings compared with all majors at Widener University

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Psychology graduates from Widener University is $27,000.

Top-Paying Careers for Psychology Graduates

Students who finish Psychology program at Widener University pursue many career paths. 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

References

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