Psychology at Southern Oregon University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Psychology, you may want to check out the program at Southern Oregon University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Southern Oregon University sits in Ashland, OR.
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Online & Distance Learning at Southern Oregon University
Online coursework is an option at Southern Oregon University. Of 5,113 students, 652 (13%) studied exclusively online and 1,448 (28%) took at least some classes online.
Psychology Rankings at Southern Oregon University
These rankings give you a sense of how Southern Oregon University’s Psychology program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Oregon | #4 of 17 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Oregon | #11 of 19 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #148 of 237 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #157 of 225 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #627 of 1,472 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #743 of 1,496 |
Earnings for Psychology Graduates from Southern Oregon University
Those who finish Southern Oregon University’s Psychology program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $28,663 |
| 2 years | $26,739 |
| 3 years | $32,403 |
| 4 years | $39,466 |
| 5 years | $51,304 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Psychology graduates from Southern Oregon University take home a median $39,466, compared with $49,045 for all Southern Oregon University graduates — about 20% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Psychology graduates from Southern Oregon University is $25,000.
Top-Paying Careers for Psychology Graduates
Graduates of the Psychology program at Southern Oregon University work across a variety of fields. Below are 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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