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Psychology at Elon University

Psychology at Elon University

If you are interested in studying Psychology, take a look at what Elon University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Elon University is in Elon, NC.

Online Class Availability at Elon University

Elon University delivers most coursework on campus; distance-education enrollment is limited.

Psychology Rankings at Elon University

Rankings can help you compare Elon University’s Psychology program against peer institutions.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) North Carolina #4 of 39
Best Schools (Quality) Southeast (Region) #21 of 326
Best Value North Carolina #39 of 39
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #117 of 1,496
Best Value Southeast (Region) #324 of 325
Best Value Nationwide #1451 of 1,472

Earnings for Psychology Graduates from Elon University

Those who finish Elon University’s Psychology program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Psychology at Elon University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $44,439
2 years $23,649
3 years $40,026
4 years $48,045
5 years $58,985

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Psychology graduates from Elon University take home a median $48,045, compared with $66,004 for all Elon University graduates — about 27% lower than the school-wide median.

Psychology earnings compared with all majors at Elon University

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Psychology graduates from Elon University comes in at $23,250.

Top-Paying Careers for Psychology Graduates

Students who finish Psychology program at Elon University go on to a range of careers. Below are the top-paying careers for Psychology graduates, 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

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