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 Fitchburg State ranks among other schools offering degrees in psychology.
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The bachelor's program at Fitchburg State was ranked #372 on College Factual's Best Schools for psychology list. It is also ranked #20 in Massachusetts.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 364 |
| Best General Psychology Schools | 372 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Fitchburg State University handed out 36 bachelor's degrees in general psychology. This is a decrease of 28% over the previous year when 50 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of psychology students who receive their bachelor's degree at Fitchburg State is $37,545. 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 Fitchburg State, psychology students borrow a median amount of $28,295 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $25,532 for all psychology majors across the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Fitchburg State paid an average of $294 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $40 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $970 | $7,050 |
| Fees | $10,076 | $10,076 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,500 | $1,500 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,225 | $14,225 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,100 | $2,100 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 36 psychology majors earned their bachelor's degree from Fitchburg State. Of these graduates, 8% were men and 92% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 69% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Fitchburg State University with a bachelor's in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 25 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the Fitchburg State 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 Fitchburg State Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the psychology majors at Fitchburg State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Child Development & Psychology | 1 |
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