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. Also, learn how CCNY ranks among other schools offering degrees in psychology.
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CCNY was ranked #120 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 #12 in New York.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, The City College of New York handed out 418 bachelor's degrees in general psychology. This is an increase of 3% over the previous year when 404 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 10 students received their master’s degree in psychology from CCNY. This makes it the #155 most popular school for psychology master’s degree candidates in the country.
Psychology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from CCNY go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $30,925 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $31,484 for all psychology students.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at CCNY paid an average of $620 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $305 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,930 | $14,880 |
| Fees | $410 | $410 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,500 | $1,500 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $18,104 | $18,104 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,834 | $3,834 |
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Of the 418 psychology students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from CCNY, about 21% were men and 79% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The City College of New York with a bachelor's in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 86 |
| Black or African American | 79 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 196 |
| White | 43 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 9 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Online degrees for the CCNY psychology bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the CCNY Online Learning page.
The psychology program at CCNY awarded 33 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 24% of these degrees went to men with the other 76% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The City College of New York with a master's in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the psychology majors at The City College of New York.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology | 1 |
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