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 GaSou ranks among other schools offering degrees in psychology.
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The bachelor's program at GaSou was ranked #171 on College Factual's Best Schools for psychology list. It is also ranked #4 in Georgia.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Georgia Southern University handed out 239 bachelor's degrees in general psychology. This is a decrease of 13% over the previous year when 274 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 16 students received their master’s degree in psychology from GaSou. This makes it the #93 most popular school for psychology master’s degree candidates in the country.
Psychology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from GaSou go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $26,313 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $31,484 for all psychology students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at GaSou, psychology students borrow a median amount of $20,002 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 GaSou is $161 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at GaSou was $643 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $182 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,371 | $15,425 |
| Fees | $1,534 | $1,534 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,993 | $10,993 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $7,474 | $7,474 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 16% of psychology bachelor's degrees went to men and 84% went to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at GaSou are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 55% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Georgia Southern University with a bachelor's in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 67 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 25 |
| White | 131 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 12 |
GaSou 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 GaSou Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 12 psychology majors earned their master's degree from GaSou. Of these graduates, 25% were men and 75% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at GaSou are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 67% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Georgia Southern University with a master's in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the psychology majors at Georgia Southern University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology | 55 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.