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General Psychology Schools in Virginia

5,413 students earned Psychology degrees in Virginia in the 2020-2021 year.

In this state, General Psychology is the 4th most popular major out of a total 289 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of General Psychology Majors in Virginia

Psychology majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 4,826
Associate Degree 283
Master’s Degree 248
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 55
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 55
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 55
Post-Master’s Certificate 1
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 1

Gender Distribution

In Virginia, a psychology major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of psychology majors in Virginia is as follows:

  • Asian: 5.7%
  • Black or African American: 17.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 9.3%
  • White: 52.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.7%
  • Other Races: 13.2%
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Jobs for General Psychology Grads in Virginia

There are 21,760 people in the state and 625,220 people in the nation working in psychology jobs.

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Wages for General Psychology Jobs in Virginia

In this state, psychology grads earn an average of $97,200. Nationwide, they make an average of $95,610.

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There are 10 colleges in Virginia that offer psychology degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

#1

Liberty University

Lynchburg
1,505 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
93,349 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $33,492 a year. Most students complete their degree in 4.47 years. The full-time teacher rate is 34%.

611 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
29,070 Total Students

18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. In their early career, VCU grads earn an average salary of $42,487. The full-time teacher rate is 68%.

458 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
38,541 Total Students

75% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $19,551. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1.

348 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
24,286 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.53 years. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $42,015 a year.

#5

Virginia Tech

Blacksburg
309 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
37,024 Total Students

A typical student attending Virginia Tech will pay a net price of $21,301. It takes the average student 4.28 years to graduate. The student loan default rate of 1.20% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

288 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
25,628 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. 60% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $22,006.

#7

James Madison University

Harrisonburg
260 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
21,594 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. In their early career, JMU grads earn an average salary of $52,050. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.00%.

#8

William & Mary

Williamsburg
176 Degrees in Major Awarded
91% Graduation Rate
8,939 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.06 years to graduate. The full-time teacher rate is 81%. The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1.

163 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
4,868 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.14 years to graduate. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $25,855. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.90%.

#10

Radford University

Radford
156 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
10,695 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 5.30% which is lower than average. The full-time teacher rate is 68%. 94% of students get financical aid.

General Psychology Careers in VA

Some of the careers psychology majors go into include:

Job Title VA Job Growth VA Median Salary
Psychology Professors 20% $66,930
Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists 18% $73,930
Psychologists 14% $101,790
Managers 11% $130,590
Industrial-Organizational Psychologists 6% $126,540

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to psychology.

Major Annual Graduates in VA
Clinical & Counseling Psychology 1,481
Child Development & Psychology 27
Other Psychology 1

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