Psychology at Nevada State University
If you are interested in studying Psychology, consider the program at Nevada State University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Nevada State University is in Henderson, NV.
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Online Class Availability at Nevada State University
Many students take online classes at Nevada State University. Of 7,549 students, 1,056 (14%) studied exclusively online and 1,562 (21%) took at least some classes online.
Psychology Rankings at Nevada State University
Use these rankings to compare Nevada State University’s Psychology program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Nevada | #4 of 5 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nevada | #5 of 5 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #138 of 225 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #168 of 237 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #415 of 1,472 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #845 of 1,496 |
Earnings for Psychology Graduates from Nevada State University
Those who finish Nevada State University’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 | $28,747 |
| 2 years | $28,443 |
| 3 years | $25,475 |
| 4 years | $43,239 |
| 5 years | $46,520 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Psychology graduates from Nevada State University take home a median $43,239, compared with $70,655 for all Nevada State University graduates — about 39% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Psychology graduates from Nevada State University comes in at $29,000.
Top-Paying Careers for Psychology Graduates
Graduates of the Psychology program at Nevada State University work across a variety of fields. 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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