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 FHSU ranks among other schools offering degrees in psychology.
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The bachelor's program at FHSU was ranked #692 on College Factual's Best Schools for psychology list. It is also ranked #8 in Kansas.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Fort Hays State University handed out 137 bachelor's degrees in general psychology. This is a decrease of 6% over the previous year when 146 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 24 students received their master’s degree in psychology from FHSU. This makes it the #59 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 FHSU is $40,009. 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 FHSU, psychology students borrow a median amount of $15,054 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all psychology bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $25,532.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the psychology program at FHSU is $174 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at FHSU was $520 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $147 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,437 | $15,615 |
| Fees | $1,196 | $1,196 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $8,772 | $8,772 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,972 | $4,972 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 137 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in psychology from FHSU. About 12% were men and 88% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 77% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Fort Hays State University with a bachelor's in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14 |
| White | 106 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 11 |
Online degrees for the FHSU 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 FHSU Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 20 students graduated with a master's degree in psychology from FHSU. About 25% were men and 75% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 75% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Fort Hays State University with a master's in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the psychology majors at Fort Hays State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Child Development & Psychology | 15 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.