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Psychology in Virginia

Psychology Schools in Virginia

Jobs for Psychology Grads in Virginia

There are 180,530 people in the state and 4,861,280 people in the nation working in Psychology jobs.

Psychology Jobs Nationwide vs. VA

Wages for Psychology Jobs in Virginia

In this state, Psychology grads earn an average of $111,923. Nationwide, they make an average of $100,767.

Psychology Wages Nationwide vs. VA

Our data covers 8 colleges in Virginia offering Psychology degrees. Learn about the most popular 8 below:

#1

Liberty University

Lynchburg

Graduates earn a median salary of $44,414 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 99% of applicants. 79% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $55,366 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 89%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 87%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $41,934 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 93%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 86%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $46,400 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 91%, getting in takes some planning. 76% of full-time students return after their first year.

#5

James Madison University

Harrisonburg

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $48,545 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 76%, getting in takes some planning. 90% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $64,471 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 17% of applicants. 97% of full-time students return after their first year.

#7

Regent University

Virginia Beach

Graduates earn a median salary of $42,499 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 41% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 66%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $59,604 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 57% of applicants. 92% of full-time students return after their first year.

Psychology Careers in VA

Some of the careers Psychology majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists 15% $68,140
Compliance Managers 13% $117,178
Management Analysts 13% $51,034
School Psychologists 12% $108,275
Human Resources Specialists 12% $90,840
Training and Development Specialists 11% $63,210
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary 11% $46,663
Wind Energy Development Managers 10% $169,952
Regulatory Affairs Managers 10% $77,828
Teaching Assistants, Special Education 9% $96,801
Clinical Neuropsychologists 9% $57,643
Molecular and Cellular Biologists 9% $100,077

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