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Psychology Schools in Virginia

6,922 Psychology students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

As a degree choice, Psychology is the 7th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Psychology Majors in Virginia

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 4,872
Master’s Degree 1,363
Associate Degree 283
Post-Master’s Certificate 206
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 206
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 198
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 198
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 198

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: 4.9%
  • Black or African American: 16.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 8.8%
  • White: 52.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.8%
  • Other Races: 14.9%
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Jobs for 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 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
2,445 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
93,349 Total Students

99% of students get financical aid. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $33,492 after earning their degree at this institution. Most students complete their degree in 4.47 years.

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

The 2.50% student loan default rate is lower than average. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 53% are considered full time. A typical student attending GMU will pay a net price of $19,551.

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

The student loan default rate is 2.60% which is lower than average. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The full-time teacher rate is 68%.

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

93% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Most students complete their degree in 4.53 years. The full-time teacher rate is 94%.

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

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. The student loan default rate is 0.70% which is lower than average. This public school has an average net price of $22,006.

#6

Virginia Tech

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

The student loan default rate is 1.20% which is lower than average. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $21,301. It takes the average student 4.28 years to graduate.

#7

James Madison University

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

Most students complete their degree in 4.20 years. The 2.00% student loan default rate is lower than average. Graduates earn an average $52,050 after graduation.

#8

William & Mary

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

Of all the students who attend this school, 54% get financial aid. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $19,593. The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1.

#9

Regent University

Virginia Beach
185 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
10,483 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 73%. 100% of students get financical aid. The student loan default rate is 7.10% which is lower than average.

#10

Radford University

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

The full-time teacher rate is 68%. The student loan default rate of 5.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The average student takes 4.31 years to complete their degree at Radford.

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
Education 9,522
Social Sciences 7,636
Communication & Journalism 2,555
History 1,500
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences 1,110
Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies 279
Library Science 51

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