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. We've also included details on how Fairfield U ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in psychology.
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Fairfield U is in the top 10% of the country for psychology. More specifically it was ranked #98 out of 979 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in Connecticut.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 97 |
| Best General Psychology Schools | 98 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Fairfield University handed out 69 bachelor's degrees in general psychology. This is an increase of 8% over the previous year when 64 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 1 students received their master’s degree in psychology from Fairfield U. This makes it the #297 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 Fairfield U is $39,890. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $31,484 for all psychology bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Fairfield U, psychology students borrow a median amount of $49,222 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 Fairfield U is $388 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Fairfield U paid an average of $855 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $55,510 | $55,510 |
| Fees | $850 | $850 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,175 | $1,175 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $17,400 | $17,400 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,005 | $2,005 |
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The psychology program at Fairfield U awarded 69 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 12% of these degrees went to men with the other 88% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 72% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Fairfield University with a bachelor's in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 50 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Fairfield U 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 Fairfield U Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the psychology majors at Fairfield University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology | 29 |
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