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 CCSU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in psychology.
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The bachelor's program at CCSU was ranked #258 on College Factual's Best Schools for psychology list. It is also ranked #6 in Connecticut.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Central Connecticut State University handed out 116 bachelor's degrees in general psychology. This is a decrease of 13% over the previous year when 134 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 10 students received their master’s degree in psychology from CCSU. This makes it the #155 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 CCSU is $33,153. 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 CCSU, psychology students borrow a median amount of $23,995 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 $25,532.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the psychology program at CCSU is $190 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at CCSU was $628 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $612 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,664 | $19,940 |
| Fees | $5,796 | $5,796 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,600 | $1,600 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,710 | $12,710 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,256 | $2,256 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 116 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in psychology from CCSU. About 20% were men and 80% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at CCSU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 62% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Central Connecticut State University with a bachelor's in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 22 |
| White | 72 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 9 |
CCSU 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 CCSU Online Learning page.
For the most recent academic year available, 33% of psychology master's degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Central Connecticut State University with a master's in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the psychology majors at Central Connecticut State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology | 1 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.