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. In addition, we cover how Duquesne ranks in comparison to other schools with psychology programs.
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Duquesne was ranked #122 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 #6 in Pennsylvania.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Psychology Schools | 122 |
| Best General Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 124 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Duquesne University handed out 68 bachelor's degrees in general psychology. This is an increase of 5% over the previous year when 65 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 6 students received their master’s degree in psychology from Duquesne. This makes it the #222 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 Duquesne is $32,291. 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 Duquesne, psychology students borrow a median amount of $67,743 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $25,532 for all psychology majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the psychology program at Duquesne is $872 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Duquesne was $1,562 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $47,146 | $47,146 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,440 | $1,440 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,620 | $15,620 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,958 | $3,958 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 68 students earned a bachelor's degree in psychology from Duquesne. About 82% of these graduates were women and the other 18% were men.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Duquesne are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 82% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Duquesne University with a bachelor's in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 56 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Duquesne 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 Duquesne Online Learning page.
Of the 7 students who earned a master's degree in General Psychology from Duquesne in 2021-2022, 14% were men and 86% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Duquesne University with a master's in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the psychology majors at Duquesne University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology | 22 |
| Child Development & Psychology | 12 |
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