Psychology at Indiana University-Northwest
If you are interested in studying Psychology, you may want to check out the program at Indiana University-Northwest. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Indiana University-Northwest is in Gary, IN.
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Online & Distance Learning at Indiana University-Northwest
Many students take online classes at Indiana University-Northwest. Among 3,041 students, 805 (26%) studied exclusively online and 1,520 (50%) took at least some classes online.
Psychology Rankings at Indiana University-Northwest
These rankings give you a sense of how Indiana University-Northwest’s Psychology program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Indiana | #6 of 40 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #26 of 199 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Indiana | #38 of 40 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #192 of 200 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #255 of 1,472 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1400 of 1,496 |
Earnings for Psychology Graduates from Indiana University-Northwest
Those who finish Indiana University-Northwest’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 | $28,691 |
| 2 years | $22,268 |
| 3 years | $25,759 |
| 4 years | $34,271 |
| 5 years | $39,507 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Psychology graduates from Indiana University-Northwest take home a median $34,271, compared with $50,936 for all Indiana University-Northwest graduates — about 33% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Psychology graduates from Indiana University-Northwest comes in at $23,500.
Top-Paying Careers for Psychology Graduates
Graduates of the Psychology program at Indiana University-Northwest pursue many career paths. The table below ranks 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 |
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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