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 CWU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in psychology.
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CWU was ranked #117 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 #2 in Washington.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Psychology Schools | 117 |
| Best General Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 117 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Central Washington University handed out 181 bachelor's degrees in general psychology. This is a decrease of 10% over the previous year when 201 degrees were handed out.
Psychology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from CWU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $36,964 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $31,484 for all psychology bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at CWU, psychology students borrow a median amount of $26,584 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 CWU is $205 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at CWU was $820 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $234 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,021 | $24,600 |
| Fees | $2,171 | $2,171 |
| Books and Supplies | $900 | $900 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,314 | $16,314 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,032 | $4,032 |
Learn more about CWU tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 22% of psychology bachelor's degrees went to men and 78% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Central Washington University with a bachelor's in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 13 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 41 |
| White | 81 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 36 |
CWU 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 CWU Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the psychology majors at Central Washington University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology | 16 |
| Child Development & Psychology | 2 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.