Psychology at Southwest Minnesota State University
If you plan to study Psychology, consider the program at Southwest Minnesota State University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Southwest Minnesota State University is located in Marshall, MN.
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Online & Distance Learning at Southwest Minnesota State University
Distance learning is available at Southwest Minnesota State University. Among 8,214 students, 1,293 (16%) studied exclusively online and 730 (9%) took at least some classes online.
Psychology Rankings at Southwest Minnesota State University
These rankings give you a sense of how Southwest Minnesota State University’s Psychology program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Minnesota | #6 of 28 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Minnesota | #23 of 29 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #32 of 133 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #83 of 135 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #547 of 1,472 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #920 of 1,496 |
Earnings for Psychology Graduates from Southwest Minnesota State University
Students who complete Southwest Minnesota 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 | $35,969 |
| 2 years | $34,526 |
| 3 years | $42,447 |
| 4 years | $46,366 |
| 5 years | $50,996 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Psychology graduates from Southwest Minnesota State University take home a median $46,366, compared with $55,618 for all Southwest Minnesota State University graduates — about 17% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Psychology graduates from Southwest Minnesota State University stands at $26,500.
Highest-Paying Careers for Psychology Graduates
Those who complete Psychology program at Southwest Minnesota State University work across a variety of fields. Here are the highest-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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