Psychology at Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus
If you plan to study Psychology, you may want to check out the program at Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus. Get started with the following essential facts.
Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus is located in Teaneck, NJ.
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Online & Distance Learning at Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus
Many students take online classes at Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus. Among 8,045 students, 1,759 (22%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,207 (15%) took at least some classes online.
Psychology Rankings at Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus
Use these rankings to compare Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus’s Psychology program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | New Jersey | #9 of 28 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New Jersey | #14 of 28 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #47 of 267 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #109 of 270 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #455 of 1,496 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #499 of 1,472 |
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | New Jersey | #9 of 28 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New Jersey | #14 of 28 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #47 of 267 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #109 of 270 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #455 of 1,496 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #499 of 1,472 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | New Jersey | #9 of 28 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New Jersey | #14 of 28 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #47 of 267 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #109 of 270 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #455 of 1,496 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #499 of 1,472 |
Earnings for Psychology Graduates from Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus
Students who complete Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus’s Psychology program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $43,090 |
| 2 years | $46,606 |
| 3 years | $44,433 |
| 4 years | $58,406 |
| 5 years | $65,282 |
Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Psychology graduates from Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus report median earnings of $58,406, compared with $65,878 for all Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus graduates — about 11% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Psychology graduates from Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus comes in at $24,966.
Highest-Paying Careers for Psychology Graduates
Those who complete Psychology program at Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks 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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