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Psychology in Virginia

Psychology Schools in Virginia

Jobs for Psychology Grads in Virginia

In this state, there are 180,530 people employed in jobs related to a Psychology degree, compared to 4,861,280 nationwide.

Psychology Jobs Nationwide vs. VA

Wages for Psychology Jobs in Virginia

In this state, Psychology grads earn an average of $111,923. Nationwide, they make an average of $100,767.

Psychology Wages Nationwide vs. VA

There are 8 colleges in Virginia that offer Psychology degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 8 below:

#1

Liberty University

Lynchburg

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $44,414 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 99%, getting in takes some planning. 79% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $55,366 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 89% of applicants. 87% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $41,934 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 93% of applicants. 86% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $46,400 after earning their degree at this institution. About 91% of those who apply are admitted. 76% of full-time students return after their first year.

#5

James Madison University

Harrisonburg

Graduates earn a median salary of $48,545 in their first year after graduation. About 76% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 90%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $64,471 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 17% of applicants. 97% of full-time students return after their first year.

#7

Regent University

Virginia Beach

Graduates earn a median salary of $42,499 in their first year after graduation. About 41% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 66%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $59,604 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 57% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 92%.

Psychology Careers in VA

Some of the careers Psychology majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary $98,479
Managers, All Other $95,684
Compliance Managers $117,178
Loss Prevention Managers $165,723
Regulatory Affairs Managers $77,828
Clinical Neuropsychologists $57,643
Neuropsychologists $83,690
Wind Energy Operations Managers $122,567
Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers $99,321
Wind Energy Development Managers $169,952
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary $46,663
Psychologists, All Other $73,521

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