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Psychology at Empire State University

If you are interested in studying Psychology, take a look at what Empire State University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Empire State University is located in Saratoga Springs, NY.

Online Class Availability at Empire State University

Many students take online classes at Empire State University. Of 10,469 students, 9,588 (92%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 154 (1%) took at least some classes online.

Psychology Rankings at Empire State University

These rankings give you a sense of how Empire State University’s Psychology program to other colleges that offer this major.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	New York	#23 of 100
Best Value	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#46 of 267
Best Schools (Quality)	New York	#88 of 102
Best Schools (Quality)	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#218 of 270
Best Value	Nationwide	#322 of 1,472
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#1006 of 1,496

Earnings for Psychology Graduates from Empire State University

Graduates of Empire State 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	$36,299
2 years	$30,926
3 years	$34,521
4 years	$40,013
5 years	$47,632

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Psychology graduates from Empire State University report median earnings of $40,013, compared with $55,949 for all Empire State University graduates — about 28% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Psychology graduates from Empire State University is $29,050.

Top-Paying Careers for Psychology Graduates

Those who complete Psychology program at Empire State University go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the highest-paying 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.