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. Also, learn how Iowa State ranks among other schools offering degrees in psychology.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for psychology majors, Iowa State came in at #26. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Iowa.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Psychology Schools | 26 |
| Best General Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 28 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Iowa State University handed out 217 bachelor's degrees in general psychology. This is an increase of 14% over the previous year when 191 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 4 students received their master’s degree in psychology from Iowa State. This makes it the #258 most popular school for psychology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 16 students received their doctoral degrees in psychology in 2022, making the school the #19 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Psychology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Iowa State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $34,155 a year. 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 Iowa State, psychology students borrow a median amount of $32,494 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $25,532 for all psychology majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the psychology program at Iowa State is $277 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Iowa State paid an average of $1,091 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $376 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,982 | $26,168 |
| Fees | $1,515 | $1,515 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,091 | $1,091 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $9,726 | $9,726 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,890 | $2,890 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 217 psychology majors earned their bachelor's degree from Iowa State. Of these graduates, 24% were men and 76% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Iowa State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 79% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Iowa State University with a bachelor's in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18 |
| White | 171 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 12 |
Online degrees for the Iowa 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 Iowa State Online Learning page.
All of the 4 students who graduated with a Master’s in psychology from Iowa State in 2022 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 Iowa State University with a master's in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the psychology majors at Iowa State University.
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