by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. We've also included details on how Boston U 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, Boston U came in at #13. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #2 in Massachusetts.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Boston University handed out 276 bachelor's degrees in general psychology. This is an increase of 9% over the previous year when 253 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 35 students received their master’s degree in psychology from Boston U. This makes it the #34 most popular school for psychology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 12 students received their doctoral degrees in psychology in 2022, making the school the #31 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of psychology students who receive their bachelor's degree at Boston U is $39,175. This is higher than $31,484, which is the national median for all psychology bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Boston U, psychology students borrow a median amount of $80,506 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $25,532 for all psychology majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the psychology program at Boston U is $539 per month.
Part-time undergraduates at Boston U paid an average of $1,994 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $63,798 | $63,798 |
| Fees | $1,370 | $1,370 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $18,110 | $18,110 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,085 | $2,085 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 276 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in psychology from Boston U. About 22% were men and 78% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Boston University with a bachelor's in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 42 |
| Black or African American | 18 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 43 |
| White | 87 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 67 |
| Other Races | 19 |
Boston U does not offer an online option for its psychology bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Boston U Online Learning page.
Psychology majors graduating with a master's degree from Boston U make a median salary of $50,606 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all psychology graduates with a master's is $49,123.
Of the 58 psychology students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from Boston U, about 16% were men and 84% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Boston University with a master's in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 24 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 21 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the psychology majors at Boston University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology | 55 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.