Psychology at Boise State University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Psychology, you may want to check out the program at Boise State University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Boise State University is located in Boise, ID.
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Online & Distance Learning at Boise State University
Distance learning is available at Boise State University. Among 27,198 students, 5,241 (19%) studied exclusively online and 9,178 (34%) took at least some classes online.
Psychology Rankings at Boise State University
These rankings give you a sense of how Boise State University’s Psychology program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Idaho | #1 of 9 |
| Best Value | Idaho | #8 of 9 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #10 of 51 |
| Best Value | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #38 of 51 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #485 of 1,496 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #776 of 1,472 |
Earnings for Psychology Graduates from Boise State University
Students who complete Boise State University’s Psychology program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $24,213 |
| 2 years | $28,770 |
| 3 years | $34,575 |
| 4 years | $40,211 |
| 5 years | $45,664 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Psychology graduates from Boise State University report median earnings of $40,211, compared with $56,673 for all Boise State University graduates — about 29% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Psychology graduates from Boise State University stands at $22,559.
Best-Paid Careers for Psychology Graduates
Students who finish Psychology program at Boise State University work across a variety of fields. Below are the top-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
- 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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