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. Also, learn how William & Mary ranks among other schools offering degrees in psychology.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for psychology majors, William & Mary came in at #44. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #4 in Virginia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Psychology Schools | 44 |
| Best General Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 45 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, William & Mary handed out 158 bachelor's degrees in general psychology. This is a decrease of 4% over the previous year when 164 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 12 students received their master’s degree in psychology from William & Mary. This makes it the #127 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 William & Mary is $36,818. This is higher than $31,484, which is the national median for all psychology bachelor's degree recipients.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the psychology program at William & Mary is $285 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at William & Mary was $1,402 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $608 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $18,253 | $42,053 |
| Fees | $6,788 | $7,359 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,080 | $1,080 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,555 | $14,555 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,360 | $2,360 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 158 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in psychology from William & Mary. About 19% were men and 81% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at William & Mary are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 52% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from William & Mary with a bachelor's in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 11 |
| Black or African American | 20 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21 |
| White | 82 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 12 |
| Other Races | 12 |
William & Mary 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 William & Mary Online Learning page.
Of the 10 students who graduated with a Master’s in psychology from William & Mary in 2022, 30% were men and 70% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at William & Mary are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 60% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from William & Mary with a master's in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the psychology majors at William & Mary.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology | 27 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.