Psychology at Wright State University-Main Campus
If you plan to study Psychology, consider the program at Wright State University-Main Campus. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Wright State University-Main Campus is in Dayton, OH.
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Studying Online at Wright State University-Main Campus
Distance learning is available at Wright State University-Main Campus. Among 10,603 students, 1,031 (10%) studied exclusively online and 5,174 (49%) took at least some classes online.
Psychology Rankings at Wright State University-Main Campus
Use these rankings to compare Wright State University-Main Campus’s Psychology program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Ohio | #14 of 51 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Ohio | #36 of 51 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #73 of 199 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #137 of 200 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #577 of 1,472 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #917 of 1,496 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Ohio | #14 of 51 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Ohio | #36 of 51 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #73 of 199 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #137 of 200 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #577 of 1,472 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #917 of 1,496 |
Earnings for Psychology Graduates from Wright State University-Main Campus
Graduates of Wright State University-Main Campus’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 | $35,625 |
| 2 years | $39,104 |
| 3 years | $38,592 |
| 4 years | $45,191 |
| 5 years | $53,702 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Psychology graduates from Wright State University-Main Campus take home a median $45,191, compared with $61,318 for all Wright State University-Main Campus graduates — about 26% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Psychology graduates from Wright State University-Main Campus is $27,700.
Highest-Paying Careers for Psychology Graduates
Graduates of the Psychology program at Wright State University-Main Campus work across a variety of fields. Below are the best-paid 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
- 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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