by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how ASU - Tempe ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in psychology.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for psychology majors, ASU - Tempe came in at #48. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #2 in Arizona.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Arizona State University - Tempe handed out 809 bachelor's degrees in general psychology. This is an increase of 14% over the previous year when 709 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 16 students received their master’s degree in psychology from ASU - Tempe. This makes it the #93 most popular school for psychology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 13 students received their doctoral degrees in psychology in 2021, making the school the #28 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Psychology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from ASU - Tempe go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $33,198 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $28,637 for all psychology bachelor's degree recipients.
Psychology majors graduating with a master's degree from ASU - Tempe make a median salary of $28,029 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $42,335.
While getting their bachelor's degree at ASU - Tempe, psychology students borrow a median amount of $23,000 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all psychology bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $26,000.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the psychology program at ASU - Tempe is $306 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the psychology majors at Arizona State University - Tempe.
Of the 809 students who earned a bachelor's degree in General Psychology from ASU - Tempe in 2020-2021, 24% were men and 76% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Arizona State University - Tempe with a bachelor's in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 50 |
| Black or African American | 33 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 257 |
| White | 391 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 24 |
| Other Races | 54 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 16 psychology majors earned their master's degree from ASU - Tempe. Of these graduates, 38% were men and 63% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Arizona State University - Tempe with a master's in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology | 49 |
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