Psychology at West Virginia State University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Psychology, you may want to check out the program at West Virginia State University. Get started with the following essential facts.
West Virginia State University is located in Institute, WV.
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Online & Distance Learning at West Virginia State University
Distance learning is available at West Virginia State University. Among 3,246 students, 558 (17%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,071 (33%) took at least some classes online.
Psychology Rankings at West Virginia State University
Use these rankings to compare West Virginia State University’s Psychology program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | West Virginia | #8 of 13 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | West Virginia | #13 of 13 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #100 of 325 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #321 of 326 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #574 of 1,472 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1482 of 1,496 |
Earnings for Psychology Graduates from West Virginia State University
Those who finish West Virginia 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 | $26,073 |
| 3 years | $19,116 |
| 4 years | $31,761 |
| 5 years | $40,263 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Psychology graduates from West Virginia State University take home a median $31,761, compared with $37,688 for all West Virginia State University graduates — about 16% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Psychology graduates from West Virginia State University comes in at $26,305.
Top-Paying Careers for Psychology Graduates
Students who finish Psychology program at West Virginia State University pursue many career paths. 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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