by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. In addition, we cover how Cornell ranks in comparison to other schools with psychology programs.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for psychology majors, Cornell came in at #33. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #4 in New York.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Psychology Schools | 33 |
| Best General Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 33 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Cornell University handed out 80 bachelor's degrees in general psychology. This is a decrease of 1% over the previous year when 81 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of psychology students who receive their bachelor's degree at Cornell is $36,630. 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 Cornell, psychology students borrow a median amount of $106,767 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $25,532 for all psychology majors across the country.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Cornell was $1,750 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 | $65,204 | $65,204 |
| Fees | $810 | $810 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,354 | $1,354 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $18,554 | $18,554 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,218 | $2,218 |
Learn more about Cornell tuition and fees.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 80 students earned a bachelor's degree in psychology from Cornell. About 71% of these graduates were women and the other 29% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Cornell University with a bachelor's in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16 |
| White | 29 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 9 |
| Other Races | 11 |
Cornell 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 Cornell Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the psychology majors at Cornell University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Child Development & Psychology | 33 |
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