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 CUA ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in psychology.
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CUA was ranked #118 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for psychology majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #3 in District of Columbia.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Catholic University of America handed out 85 bachelor's degrees in general psychology. This is an increase of 49% over the previous year when 57 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 16 students received their master’s degree in psychology from CUA. This makes it the #93 most popular school for psychology master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of psychology students who receive their bachelor's degree at CUA is $24,106. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $31,484 for all psychology students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at CUA, psychology students borrow a median amount of $74,785 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 CUA is $843 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at CUA paid an average of $2,100 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $54,630 | $54,630 |
| Fees | $1,204 | $1,204 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,180 | $1,180 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $17,370 | $17,370 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,400 | $3,400 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 85 students earned a bachelor's degree in psychology from CUA. About 76% of these graduates were women and the other 24% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 69% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Catholic University of America with a bachelor's in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14 |
| White | 59 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 6 |
CUA 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 CUA Online Learning page.
Of the 13 students who graduated with a Master’s in psychology from CUA in 2022, 8% were men and 92% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Catholic University of America with a master's in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the psychology majors at Catholic University of America.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology | 6 |
| Child Development & Psychology | 4 |
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