Best psychology graduate programs in Virginia

Psychology master’s graduates in Virginia earn a weighted average salary of $42,266 3 years after graduation, placing them in the bottom 25% nationally.

Our psychology graduate rankings cover 6 of the 13 programs available in Virginia, accounting for 89% of total student graduates. We only include schools with sufficient earnings and/or debt data.

Cost of living is not considered when comparing states.

For more information visit our guide to psychology. Interested in how we rank schools? Review our ranking methodology.

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#1 in Virginia | #12 in Psychology nationally

University of Virginia

Charlottesville, Virginia

Economic score 0.34

The Economic Score is the combination of debt-to-earnings ratio and earningsplus. We use the economic score to determine a graduate program’s rank. The lower the economic score the better. For an analysis of how we arrive at the economic score, and a description of our data sources, please visit our methodology page.

Earnings $56,606

Median earnings of all students 3 years after graduating.

Debt to earnings 0.4

The debt-to-earnings ratio is calculated by dividing student debt upon graduation by the annual salary. A debt to earnings ratio of 1 means that annual educational debt is the same as annual earnings.

Debt $25,469

The total debt accrued by the median student at the time of graduation.

#2 in Virginia | #22 in Psychology nationally

Shenandoah University

Winchester, Virginia

Economic score 0.40

The Economic Score is the combination of debt-to-earnings ratio and earningsplus. We use the economic score to determine a graduate program’s rank. The lower the economic score the better. For an analysis of how we arrive at the economic score, and a description of our data sources, please visit our methodology page.

Earnings $54,109

Median earnings of all students 3 years after graduating.

Debt to earnings 0.5

The debt-to-earnings ratio is calculated by dividing student debt upon graduation by the annual salary. A debt to earnings ratio of 1 means that annual educational debt is the same as annual earnings.

Debt $27,430

The total debt accrued by the median student at the time of graduation.

#3 in Virginia | #54 in Psychology nationally

Radford University

Radford, Virginia

Economic score 0.58

The Economic Score is the combination of debt-to-earnings ratio and earningsplus. We use the economic score to determine a graduate program’s rank. The lower the economic score the better. For an analysis of how we arrive at the economic score, and a description of our data sources, please visit our methodology page.

Earnings $57,452

Median earnings of all students 3 years after graduating.

Debt to earnings 0.6

The debt-to-earnings ratio is calculated by dividing student debt upon graduation by the annual salary. A debt to earnings ratio of 1 means that annual educational debt is the same as annual earnings.

Debt $31,944

The total debt accrued by the median student at the time of graduation.

#4 in Virginia | #64 in Psychology nationally

George Mason University

Fairfax, Virginia

Economic score 0.61

The Economic Score is the combination of debt-to-earnings ratio and earningsplus. We use the economic score to determine a graduate program’s rank. The lower the economic score the better. For an analysis of how we arrive at the economic score, and a description of our data sources, please visit our methodology page.

Earnings $68,279

Median earnings of all students 3 years after graduating.

Debt to earnings 0.7

The debt-to-earnings ratio is calculated by dividing student debt upon graduation by the annual salary. A debt to earnings ratio of 1 means that annual educational debt is the same as annual earnings.

Debt $48,891

The total debt accrued by the median student at the time of graduation.

#5 in Virginia | #166 in Psychology nationally

Marymount University

Arlington, Virginia

Economic score 1.04

The Economic Score is the combination of debt-to-earnings ratio and earningsplus. We use the economic score to determine a graduate program’s rank. The lower the economic score the better. For an analysis of how we arrive at the economic score, and a description of our data sources, please visit our methodology page.

Earnings $50,068

Median earnings of all students 3 years after graduating.

Debt to earnings 1.2

The debt-to-earnings ratio is calculated by dividing student debt upon graduation by the annual salary. A debt to earnings ratio of 1 means that annual educational debt is the same as annual earnings.

Debt $58,899

The total debt accrued by the median student at the time of graduation.

#6 in Virginia | #253 in Psychology nationally

Liberty University

Lynchburg, Virginia

Economic score 1.68

The Economic Score is the combination of debt-to-earnings ratio and earningsplus. We use the economic score to determine a graduate program’s rank. The lower the economic score the better. For an analysis of how we arrive at the economic score, and a description of our data sources, please visit our methodology page.

Earnings $38,343

Median earnings of all students 3 years after graduating.

Debt to earnings 1.4

The debt-to-earnings ratio is calculated by dividing student debt upon graduation by the annual salary. A debt to earnings ratio of 1 means that annual educational debt is the same as annual earnings.

Debt $54,666

The total debt accrued by the median student at the time of graduation.

James Madison University

Harrisonburg, Virginia

Economic score N/A

The Economic Score is the combination of debt-to-earnings ratio and earningsplus. We use the economic score to determine a graduate program’s rank. The lower the economic score the better. For an analysis of how we arrive at the economic score, and a description of our data sources, please visit our methodology page.

Earnings $48,432

Median earnings of all students 3 years after graduating.

Debt to earnings N/A

The debt-to-earnings ratio is calculated by dividing student debt upon graduation by the annual salary. A debt to earnings ratio of 1 means that annual educational debt is the same as annual earnings.

Debt N/A

The total debt accrued by the median student at the time of graduation.

How long does it take to pay down debt in psychology in Virginia?

Years

1.3 years

The average debt accrued from a master's degree in psychology is covered by average graduate earnings in 1.3 years.

How much do graduates with a master's degree in psychology earn in Virginia?

Salary

$42,266

The median master's degree in psychology graduate earns $42,266 3 years after graduating.

How much does a master's degree in psychology cost in Virginia?

Net cost

$27,474

The average annual cost of a master's degree in psychology is $27,474. This is the net cost and considers only students that have received Title IV funds.

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