Psychology at Peru State College
If you are interested in studying Psychology, you may want to check out the program at Peru State College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Peru State College is located in Peru, NE.
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Online & Distance Learning at Peru State College
Distance learning is available at Peru State College. Among 1,492 students, 557 (37%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 387 (26%) took at least some classes online.
Psychology Rankings at Peru State College
Use these rankings to compare Peru State College’s Psychology program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Nebraska | #3 of 14 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nebraska | #13 of 14 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #20 of 133 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #123 of 135 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #436 of 1,472 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1305 of 1,496 |
Earnings for Psychology Graduates from Peru State College
Those who finish Peru State College’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 | $32,325 |
| 2 years | $33,281 |
| 3 years | $34,707 |
| 4 years | $44,483 |
| 5 years | $48,594 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Psychology graduates from Peru State College take home a median $44,483, compared with $51,589 for all Peru State College graduates — about 14% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Psychology graduates from Peru State College is $25,716.
Top-Paying Careers for Psychology Graduates
Those who complete Psychology program at Peru State College work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the best-paid 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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