Psychology Programs in Virginia
Psychology, General is one of the most popular majors in the country, studying behavior and mental processes. Because so many graduates work in roles that do not require the degree itself, its one-year median sits below the all-major average even at strong colleges.
Programs below are ranked only when a college figure rests on at least 100 graduates. Programs on 30 to 99 graduates carry a small-program flag and are listed, not ranked. Anything smaller shows the national median for the major, badged as such.
Ranked Psychology Programs in Virginia
| College | Major | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Virginia-Main Campus | Psychology | $40,381 n=138 | $16,250 n=127 |
| George Mason University | Psychology | $39,264 n=337 | $19,500 n=381 |
| Virginia Commonwealth University | Psychology | $38,562 n=507 | $20,000 n=634 |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | Psychology | $38,457 n=180 | $20,500 n=249 |
| South University-Richmond | Psychology | $37,532 n=127 | $57,500 n=130 |
| South University-Virginia Beach | Psychology | $37,532 n=127 | $57,500 n=130 |
| James Madison University | Psychology | $37,518 n=175 | $19,500 n=283 |
| Liberty University | Psychology | $37,243 n=898 | $28,889 n=1,409 |
| Old Dominion University | Psychology | $37,243 n=312 | $26,000 n=475 |
| Radford University | Psychology | $34,752 n=133 | $25,000 n=157 |
Smaller Programs and National-Median Programs
These programs are too small for a trustworthy ranked figure, or their college figure is not published. They are listed, not ranked.
| College | Major | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Averett University | Psychology | $37,251 National median for this major n=100,431 | Not published |
| Bluefield University | Psychology | $37,251 National median for this major n=100,431 | Not published |
| Bridgewater College | Psychology | $37,251 National median for this major n=100,431 | $26,000 Small program - rough guide n=43 |
| William & Mary | Psychology | $34,938 Small program - rough guide n=88 | $15,000 n=119 |
| Regent University | Psychology | $34,356 Small program - rough guide n=94 | $33,884 n=181 |
| Christopher Newport University | Psychology | $35,451 Small program - rough guide n=97 | $23,000 n=153 |
| Emory & Henry University | Psychology | $37,251 National median for this major n=100,431 | Not published |
| Eastern Mennonite University | Psychology | $37,251 National median for this major n=100,431 | Not published |
| Ferrum College | Psychology | $37,251 National median for this major n=100,431 | Not published |
| Hampden-Sydney College | Psychology | $37,251 National median for this major n=100,431 | Not published |
| Hampton University | Psychology | $40,762 Small program - rough guide n=69 | $21,500 Small program - rough guide n=59 |
| Hollins University | Psychology | $37,251 National median for this major n=100,431 | Not published |
| Longwood University | Psychology | $36,483 Small program - rough guide n=39 | $21,770 Small program - rough guide n=61 |
| University of Lynchburg | Psychology | $37,251 National median for this major n=100,431 | Not published |
| Mary Baldwin University | Psychology | $37,251 National median for this major n=100,431 | $25,002 Small program - rough guide n=51 |
| University of Mary Washington | Psychology | $32,747 Small program - rough guide n=67 | $18,500 Small program - rough guide n=94 |
| Marymount University | Psychology | $40,087 Small program - rough guide n=38 | $25,000 Small program - rough guide n=36 |
| Norfolk State University | Psychology | $37,251 National median for this major n=100,431 | $27,250 Small program - rough guide n=65 |
| Randolph-Macon College | Psychology | $37,251 National median for this major n=100,431 | $27,000 Small program - rough guide n=42 |
| Randolph College | Psychology | $37,251 National median for this major n=100,431 | Not published |
| University of Richmond | Psychology | $48,592 Small program - rough guide n=34 | Not published |
| Roanoke College | Psychology | $34,012 Small program - rough guide n=33 | $27,000 Small program - rough guide n=61 |
| Shenandoah University | Psychology | $37,251 National median for this major n=100,431 | $19,500 Small program - rough guide n=43 |
| Southern Virginia University | Psychology | $37,251 National median for this major n=100,431 | $25,849 Small program - rough guide n=32 |
| Sweet Briar College | Psychology | $37,251 National median for this major n=100,431 | Not published |
| University of Virginia's College at Wise | Psychology | $37,251 National median for this major n=100,431 | Not published |
| Virginia Military Institute | Psychology | $44,787 Small program - rough guide n=45 | $21,764 Small program - rough guide n=45 |
| Virginia State University | Psychology | $34,012 Small program - rough guide n=75 | $26,519 n=120 |
| Virginia Union University | Psychology | $37,251 National median for this major n=100,431 | Not published |
| Virginia Wesleyan University | Psychology | $34,391 Small program - rough guide n=32 | $25,000 Small program - rough guide n=33 |