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 ISU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in psychology.
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The bachelor's program at ISU was ranked #439 on College Factual's Best Schools for psychology list. It is also ranked #3 in Idaho.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 429 |
| Best General Psychology Schools | 439 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Idaho State University handed out 69 bachelor's degrees in general psychology. This is an increase of 17% over the previous year when 59 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 8 students received their master’s degree in psychology from ISU. This makes it the #185 most popular school for psychology master’s degree candidates in the country.
Psychology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from ISU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $25,684 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $31,484 for all psychology students.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at ISU paid an average of $858 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $427 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,992 | $25,102 |
| Fees | $2,364 | $2,364 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $7,924 | $7,924 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,930 | $5,930 |
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Of the 69 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in psychology from ISU in 2022, 29% were men and 71% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at ISU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 70% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Idaho State University with a bachelor's in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 48 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 10 |
ISU 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 ISU Online Learning page.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 10 students earned a master's degree in psychology from ISU. About 80% of these graduates were women and the other 20% were men.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at ISU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 90% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Idaho State University with a master's in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the psychology majors at Idaho State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology | 29 |
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