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Psychology Schools in Virginia

1,767 students earned Psychology degrees in Virginia in the 2020-2021 year.

As a degree choice, Psychology is the 5th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Psychology Majors in Virginia

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 1,363
Post-Master’s Certificate 206
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 206
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 198
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 198
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 198

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: 2.7%
  • Black or African American: 14.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.4%
  • White: 53.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.1%
  • Other Races: 18.9%
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Jobs for 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 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:

#1

Liberty University

Lynchburg
949 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
93,349 Total Students

The average student takes 4.47 years to complete their degree at Liberty University. 99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Graduates earn an average $33,492 after graduation.

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

The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. The average student takes 4.36 years to complete their degree at GMU. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $19,551.

#3

Marymount University

Arlington
85 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
3,294 Total Students

An average student at Marymount will pay a net price of $22,856. 97% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1.

#4

Regent University

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

73% of the teachers are full time. This private institution charges an average net price of $24,888. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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

60% of students get financical aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 95% are considered full time. The average student takes 4.06 years to complete their degree at University of Virginia.

51 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%.

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

The 2.60% student loan default rate is lower than average. The average student takes 4.40 years to complete their degree at VCU. This public school has an average net price of $20,490.

#8

James Madison University

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

The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. 60% of students get financical aid. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $52,050 a year.

#9

William & Mary

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

11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The 0.70% student loan default rate is lower than average. 81% of the teachers are full time.

#10

Virginia Tech

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

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $60,842 a year. This public school has an average net price of $21,301. The 1.20% student loan default rate is lower than average.

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
Education 7,400
Social Sciences 627
Communication & Journalism 380
History 275
Library Science 51
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences 39
Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies 37

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