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 #141 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 #10 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 $30,175 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $28,543 for all psychology bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at CCNY, psychology students borrow a median amount of $9,000 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 $23,506.
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. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are 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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