Psychology at Wartburg College
If you are interested in studying Psychology, consider the program at Wartburg College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Wartburg College is located in Waverly, IA.
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Online & Distance Learning at Wartburg College
Many students take online classes at Wartburg College. Of 1,483 students, 22 (1%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 169 (11%) took at least some classes online.
Psychology Rankings at Wartburg College
Use these rankings to compare Wartburg College’s Psychology program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Iowa | #8 of 26 |
| Best Value | Iowa | #17 of 26 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #66 of 135 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #91 of 133 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #756 of 1,496 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1015 of 1,472 |
Earnings for Psychology Graduates from Wartburg College
Those who finish Wartburg College’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 | $36,858 |
| 2 years | $33,993 |
| 4 years | $46,928 |
| 5 years | $47,608 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Psychology graduates from Wartburg College report median earnings of $46,928, compared with $52,723 for all Wartburg College graduates — about 11% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Psychology graduates from Wartburg College is $27,000.
Highest-Paying Careers for Psychology Graduates
Students who finish Psychology program at Wartburg College pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the top-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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