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. Also, learn how BVU ranks among other schools offering degrees in psychology.
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The bachelor's program at BVU was ranked #631 on College Factual's Best Schools for psychology list. It is also ranked #14 in Iowa.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 605 |
| Best General Psychology Schools | 631 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Buena Vista University handed out 37 bachelor's degrees in general psychology. This is an increase of 16% over the previous year when 32 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of psychology students who receive their bachelor's degree at BVU is $35,559. This is higher than $31,484, which is the national median for all psychology bachelor's degree recipients.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at BVU was $1,352 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $40,190 | $40,190 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,132 | $1,132 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,896 | $10,896 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,561 | $2,561 |
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The psychology program at BVU awarded 37 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 14% of these degrees went to men with the other 86% going to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at BVU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 78% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Buena Vista University with a bachelor's in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 29 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Online degrees for the BVU psychology bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the BVU Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the psychology majors at Buena Vista University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology | 11 |
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