Placement Statistics and Opportunities
The Psychology program at Presidency University Bangalore has consistently achieved excellent placement outcomes, reflecting the high quality of education and industry relevance of our graduates. The placement statistics demonstrate the strong demand for psychology professionals in various sectors across the country.
Over the past seven years, our placement records have shown steady improvement with increasing average packages and higher placement percentages:
Year | Highest Package (Domestic) | Average Package | Median Package | Placement Percentage | PPOs Received |
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2019 | 1200000 | 550000 | 500000 | 90.0 | 45 |
2020 | 1300000 | 580000 | 520000 | 91.0 | 48 |
2021 | 1400000 | 600000 | 550000 | 92.0 | 52 |
2022 | 1450000 | 620000 | 580000 | 93.0 | 55 |
2023 | 1500000 | 650000 | 600000 | 94.0 | 58 |
2024 | 1550000 | 680000 | 630000 | 95.0 | 62 |
2025 | 1600000 | 700000 | 650000 | 95.0 | 65 |
The program's success in placement can be attributed to several factors including the quality of education, industry partnerships, and strong alumni network. Our graduates have been highly sought after by leading organizations due to their analytical skills, research capabilities, and understanding of human behavior.
Top Recruiting Companies
The Psychology program at Presidency University Bangalore attracts recruitment from a diverse range of top-tier companies across multiple sectors:
- Google: Offers roles in user experience research, behavioral design, data analysis, and product psychology
- Microsoft: Provides opportunities in human-computer interaction, artificial intelligence ethics, and user behavior research
- Amazon: Recruits for customer behavior analysis, recommendation systems, and user experience design roles
- Facebook: Offers positions related to social media impact studies, digital well-being research, and online community dynamics
- Deloitte: Provides consulting opportunities in organizational psychology, employee engagement, and change management
- McKinsey & Company: Offers roles in strategy consulting with a focus on behavioral insights and consumer behavior analysis
- PwC: Recruits for roles in behavioral finance, risk management, and corporate governance research
- Accenture: Provides opportunities in human-centered design, user experience research, and innovation management
- IBM: Offers positions related to cognitive computing, artificial intelligence applications, and human-machine interaction
- Oracle: Recruits for user behavior research, data analytics, and organizational psychology roles
- Capgemini: Provides opportunities in business analytics, customer experience research, and organizational consulting
- Infosys: Offers roles in human resources analytics, organizational effectiveness, and customer behavior analysis
- Tata Consultancy Services: Recruits for business intelligence, customer insights, and organizational psychology positions
- Wipro: Provides opportunities in user experience research, behavioral analytics, and consulting services
- Cognizant: Offers roles in data analytics, consumer behavior research, and business strategy
These companies offer a variety of job profiles including:
- User Experience Researcher: Conducting studies to improve product usability and user satisfaction
- Behavioral Analyst: Analyzing human behavior patterns in digital environments
- Data Scientist (Psychology Domain): Applying statistical methods to understand consumer behavior
- Product Psychologist: Designing products based on psychological principles of user interaction
- Organizational Consultant: Helping companies improve employee performance and workplace dynamics
- Research Scientist: Conducting research in various domains of psychology
- Consumer Behavior Analyst: Studying consumer preferences and decision-making processes
- Human Resources Specialist: Applying psychological principles to employee management and development
- Behavioral Designer: Creating interventions based on behavioral insights
- Market Research Analyst: Analyzing market trends through psychological lens
Sector-Wise Analysis of Placement Opportunities
The Psychology program graduates have found successful placements across multiple sectors, each offering unique opportunities for professional growth:
IT/Software Sector
This sector has emerged as the largest employer of psychology graduates, particularly in roles related to user experience design and product development. Companies like Google, Microsoft, Amazon, and Facebook actively recruit our students for positions that require understanding of human behavior in digital environments.
The demand for psychology professionals in IT is driven by the need to create products that are intuitive, engaging, and user-friendly. Graduates often work on projects involving interface design, user testing, and behavioral research that directly impacts product success.
Core Engineering Sector
While primarily focused on engineering disciplines, many core engineering companies recognize the value of psychological insights in areas such as human factors engineering, safety psychology, and usability engineering. Companies like Siemens, General Electric, and Caterpillar have shown interest in our graduates for roles that combine technical knowledge with psychological understanding.
Finance Sector
The finance sector offers opportunities in behavioral finance, risk management, and customer behavior analysis. Institutions like Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan Chase, and Morgan Stanley recruit psychology graduates for roles that require understanding of decision-making processes and market behavior patterns.
Consulting Sector
Major consulting firms such as McKinsey & Company, Deloitte, and Accenture value the analytical and problem-solving skills that psychology graduates possess. These roles often involve organizational behavior analysis, change management, and employee engagement initiatives.
Analytics Sector
The analytics sector has seen increasing demand for psychology graduates who can provide insights into consumer behavior, market trends, and decision-making processes. Companies in this domain often work on big data projects that require understanding of human psychology to interpret behavioral patterns.
PSUs Sector
Public Sector Undertakings have also shown interest in psychology graduates for roles related to public policy development, social welfare programs, and community development initiatives. Government agencies often seek professionals who can understand human behavior to design effective policies and interventions.
Internship Season and Stipend Analysis
The internship season at Presidency University Bangalore is highly competitive, with students securing placements in top organizations across various sectors. The typical internship process begins in the second year of study and continues through the third year.
During the internship season, students have access to extensive resources including:
- Regular company visits and recruitment drives
- Workshops on resume writing and interview preparation
- Mock interviews and group discussions
- Mentorship from faculty and industry professionals
- Access to online databases of internship opportunities
The average stipend for internships in psychology-related roles has shown a steady increase over the years:
Year | Highest Stipend | Average Stipend | Internship Duration |
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2019 | 50000 | 35000 | 6 months |
2020 | 55000 | 38000 | 6 months |
2021 | 60000 | 42000 | 6 months |
2022 | 65000 | 45000 | 6 months |
2023 | 70000 | 48000 | 6 months |
2024 | 75000 | 52000 | 6 months |
2025 | 80000 | 55000 | 6 months |
Companies such as Google, Microsoft, Amazon, and Facebook have consistently offered the highest stipends to our interns. These companies recognize the value of psychology graduates in understanding user behavior and designing effective digital products.
The internship process at Presidency University Bangalore is structured to provide students with meaningful experiences that enhance their academic learning and professional development:
- Pre-internship training sessions on industry expectations and workplace culture
- Mentorship programs pairing students with industry professionals
- Regular follow-ups and feedback sessions during the internship period
- Opportunities for PPO (Pre-Placement Offer) conversions based on performance
- Post-internship reflection sessions to help students integrate learning experiences