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 Hunter ranks among other schools offering degrees in psychology.
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The bachelor's program at Hunter was ranked #168 on College Factual's Best Schools for psychology list. It is also ranked #14 in New York.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Psychology Schools | 168 |
| Best General Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 170 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Hunter College handed out 673 bachelor's degrees in general psychology. This is a decrease of 2% over the previous year when 686 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 7 students received their master’s degree in psychology from Hunter. This makes it the #209 most popular school for psychology master’s degree candidates in the country.
Psychology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Hunter go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $31,706 a year. This is higher than $31,484, which is the national median for all psychology bachelor's degree recipients.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Hunter was $620 per credit hour for out-of-state students. 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 | $452 | $452 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,500 | $1,500 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,324 | $11,324 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,834 | $3,834 |
Learn more about Hunter tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 673 psychology majors earned their bachelor's degree from Hunter. Of these graduates, 17% were men and 83% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Hunter College with a bachelor's in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 159 |
| Black or African American | 73 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 239 |
| White | 146 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 35 |
| Other Races | 21 |
Hunter 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 Hunter Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 9 psychology majors earned their master's degree from Hunter. Of these graduates, 44% were men and 56% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Hunter are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 78% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Hunter College with a master's in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the psychology majors at Hunter College.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Child Development & Psychology | 29 |
| Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology | 9 |
| Other Psychology | 3 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.