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 HBU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in psychology.
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The bachelor's program at HBU was ranked #658 on College Factual's Best Schools for psychology list. It is also ranked #37 in Texas.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Houston Baptist University handed out 50 bachelor's degrees in general psychology. This is an increase of 9% over the previous year when 46 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 24 students received their master’s degree in psychology from HBU. 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 HBU is $24,970. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $31,484 for all psychology students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at HBU paid an average of $1,465 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 | $35,500 | $35,500 |
| Fees | $2,600 | $2,600 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,816 | $10,816 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,202 | $5,202 |
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The psychology program at HBU awarded 50 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 12% of these degrees went to men with the other 88% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Houston Baptist University with a bachelor's in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Online degrees for the HBU 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 HBU Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's psychology program at HBU make a median salary of $66,467. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all psychology graduates with a master's is $49,123.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 38 students earned a master's degree in psychology from HBU. About 84% of these graduates were women and the other 16% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Houston Baptist University with a master's in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 16 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the psychology majors at Houston Baptist University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology | 4 |
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