Psychology at University of San Diego
If you plan to study Psychology, consider the program at University of San Diego. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
University of San Diego is in San Diego, CA.
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Online & Distance Learning at University of San Diego
Distance learning is available at University of San Diego. Among 9,714 students, 1,470 (15%) studied exclusively online and 0 (0%) took at least some classes online.
Psychology Rankings at University of San Diego
Use these rankings to compare University of San Diego’s Psychology program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #14 of 183 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #16 of 237 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #74 of 1,496 |
| Best Value | California | #162 of 175 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #202 of 225 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1333 of 1,472 |
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #14 of 183 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #16 of 237 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #74 of 1,496 |
| Best Value | California | #162 of 175 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #202 of 225 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1333 of 1,472 |
Earnings for Psychology Graduates from University of San Diego
Graduates of University of San Diego’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 | $38,332 |
| 2 years | $29,685 |
| 3 years | $38,706 |
| 4 years | $55,078 |
| 5 years | $68,458 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Psychology graduates from University of San Diego take home a median $55,078, compared with $80,450 for all University of San Diego graduates — about 32% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Psychology graduates from University of San Diego is $24,293.
Best-Paid Careers for Psychology Graduates
Those who complete Psychology program at University of San Diego work across a variety of fields. Here are the top-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
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