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General Psychology Schools in Virginia

In 2020-2021, 304 students earned their Psychology degrees in VA.

In this state, General Psychology is the 30th most popular major out of a total 227 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of General Psychology Majors in Virginia

Psychology majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 248
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 55
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 55
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 55
Post-Master’s Certificate 1
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 1

Gender Distribution

In Virginia, a psychology major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of psychology majors in Virginia is as follows:

  • Asian: 6.9%
  • Black or African American: 13.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 8.6%
  • White: 56.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 8.2%
  • Other Races: 6.3%
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Jobs for General Psychology Grads in Virginia

In this state, there are 21,760 people employed in jobs related to a psychology degree, compared to 625,220 nationwide.

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Wages for General Psychology Jobs in Virginia

Psychology grads earn an average of $97,200 in the state and $95,610 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Virginia that offer psychology degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

87 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
38,541 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $55,303 a year. The full-time teacher rate is 53%. The average student takes 4.36 years to complete their degree at GMU.

36 Degrees in Major Awarded
392 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 2.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The full-time teacher rate is 100%.

#3

Regent University

Virginia Beach
30 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
10,483 Total Students

19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 73% of the teachers are full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.42 years.

#4

Virginia Tech

Blacksburg
28 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
37,024 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 66% of students receive it. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.28 years.

25 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
25,628 Total Students

The 0.70% student loan default rate is lower than average. A typical student attending University of Virginia will pay a net price of $22,006. 60% of students get financical aid.

20 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
29,070 Total Students

The average student takes 4.40 years to complete their degree at VCU. The 2.60% student loan default rate is lower than average. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1.

#6

James Madison University

Harrisonburg
20 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
21,594 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $52,050 a year. 85% of the teachers are full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $22,562.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
10,695 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $42,066 after graduation. 68% of the teachers are full time. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
24,286 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $17,204. 94% of the teachers are full time. Graduates earn an average $42,015 after graduation.

#9

William & Mary

Williamsburg
12 Degrees in Major Awarded
91% Graduation Rate
8,939 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $51,818 after graduation. Most students complete their degree in 4.06 years. 11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

General Psychology Careers in VA

Some of the careers psychology majors go into include:

Job Title VA Job Growth VA Median Salary
Psychology Professors 20% $66,930
Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists 18% $73,930
Psychologists 14% $101,790
Managers 11% $130,590
Industrial-Organizational Psychologists 6% $126,540

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to psychology.

Major Annual Graduates in VA
Clinical & Counseling Psychology 1,461
Child Development & Psychology 2

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