Psychology at Randolph-Macon College
If you plan to study Psychology, consider the program at Randolph-Macon College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Randolph-Macon College sits in Ashland, VA.
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Online Class Availability at Randolph-Macon College
Randolph-Macon College primarily offers on-campus instruction; distance-education enrollment is limited.
Psychology Rankings at Randolph-Macon College
These rankings give you a sense of how Randolph-Macon College’s Psychology program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Virginia | #16 of 38 |
| Best Value | Virginia | #33 of 38 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #66 of 326 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #286 of 325 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #515 of 1,496 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1246 of 1,472 |
Earnings for Psychology Graduates from Randolph-Macon College
Students who complete Randolph-Macon 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 | $35,485 |
| 2 years | $36,848 |
| 3 years | $42,134 |
| 4 years | $45,649 |
| 5 years | $51,332 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Psychology graduates from Randolph-Macon College take home a median $45,649, compared with $51,256 for all Randolph-Macon College graduates — about 11% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Psychology graduates from Randolph-Macon College comes in at $27,000.
Highest-Paying Careers for Psychology Graduates
Those who complete Psychology program at Randolph-Macon 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.