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. We've also included details on how QC ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in psychology.
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QC was ranked #116 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 #11 in New York.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Queens College handed out 691 bachelor's degrees in general psychology. This is an increase of 14% over the previous year when 605 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 19 students received their master’s degree in psychology from QC. This makes it the #79 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 QC is $30,184. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $31,484 for all psychology students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at QC paid an average of $620 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $305 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,930 | $14,880 |
| Fees | $608 | $608 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,500 | $1,500 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,464 | $16,464 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,834 | $3,834 |
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Of the 691 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in psychology from QC in 2022, 19% were men and 81% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Queens College with a bachelor's in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 135 |
| Black or African American | 66 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 236 |
| White | 217 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 15 |
| Other Races | 22 |
Online degrees for the QC 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 QC Online Learning page.
Of the 18 students who earned a master's degree in General Psychology from QC in 2021-2022, 11% were men and 89% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Queens College with a master's in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the psychology majors at Queens College.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology | 65 |