Virginia · Psychology

Best Psychology institutions in Virginia, ranked by earnings

The Psychology program, specifically in General Psychology, explores the complexities of human behavior and mental processes. This program is ideal for students interested in understanding psychological principles and applying them to…

Institutions
40
offering CIP 42.01
States offered
9
with a program page
Degrees / yr
5,316
IPEDS completions 2026
Median grad earnings
$35,028
1 year after graduation
With earnings data
25
College Scorecard
Median net price
$22,057
IPEDS 2026
Avg graduation rate
55%
IPEDS 2026
State pay · Clinical and Counseling Psychologists
$105,480
BLS OEWS 2024

Top 10 institutions, ranked by graduate earnings

Earnings = median 1 year after graduation (College Scorecard).

#InstitutionGrad earnings (1 yr)CompletionsGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1Virginia Military Institute
Lexington Public · Bachelor's degree
$44,1634376%$19,250
2William & Mary
Williamsburg Public · Bachelor's degree
$36,81814489%$19,379
3George Mason University
Fairfax Public · Bachelor's degree
$36,32640668%$21,000
4University of Virginia - Main Campus
Charlottesville Public · Bachelor's degree
$36,12120596%$19,500
5Randolph - Macon College
Ashland Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree
$35,9673270%$26,498$27,000
6Christopher Newport University
Newport News Public · Bachelor's degree
$35,02815572%$23,500
7Shenandoah University
Winchester Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree
$34,5312967%$27,455$26,000
8Old Dominion University
Norfolk Public · Bachelor's degree
$34,30337446%$26,000
9Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Blacksburg Public · Bachelor's degree
$33,73327086%$22,151
10Marymount University
Arlington Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree
$33,2773054%$25,803$27,000

Career outlook

What this program leads to: Clinical and Counseling Psychologists (SOC 19-3033).

Projected growth (2024–2034)
+11.2%
Much faster than average
Openings / yr (US)
~4,800
BLS Employment Projections
US median wage
$95,830
typically Doctoral or professional degree

Top skills

Reading ComprehensionCritical ThinkingActive ListeningWritingSpeakingActive Learning

What Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn in Virginia

Jobs in Virginia
BLS OEWS May 2024
State average pay
$105,480
median $87,110
Best-paying metro
$106,980
Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC

Related careers

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$121,130 avg · 510 jobs
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists
$105,480
Industrial-Organizational Psychologists

Common questions

Answers for students comparing Psychology programs in Virginia.

Which Psychology program in Virginia has the highest-earning graduates?+

By median earnings one year after graduation (College Scorecard), Virginia Military Institute tops the list at $44,163. Compare it against completions, graduation rate, cost, and debt in the ranked table above.

How much do Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn in Virginia?+

The average annual wage for Clinical and Counseling Psychologists in Virginia is $105,480 (median $87,110). Source: BLS OEWS, May 2024.

What is the focus of the Psychology program?+

The Psychology program, specifically in General Psychology, explores the complexities of human behavior and mental processes. This program is ideal for students interested in understanding psychological principles and applying them to…

What skills will I develop in this program?+

You will develop reading comprehension, critical thinking, active listening, writing, and related professional skills.

What is the job outlook for Clinical and Counseling Psychologists?+

The national job outlook is about +11.2% growth with around 4,800 annual openings (BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034).

What is the typical education requirement?+

A Doctoral or professional degree is the typical entry-level education for this field (BLS).

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