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 Kean ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in psychology.
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Kean was ranked #100 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for psychology majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #2 in New Jersey.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Kean University handed out 359 bachelor's degrees in general psychology. This is a decrease of 13% over the previous year when 415 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 40 students received their master’s degree in psychology from Kean. This makes it the #29 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 Kean is $31,475. This is less than $31,484, which is the national median of all psychology majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Kean, psychology students borrow a median amount of $32,031 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 Kean is $306 per month.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Kean paid an average of $672 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $433 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,135 | $18,785 |
| Fees | $2,291 | $2,291 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,592 | $16,592 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,212 | $3,212 |
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Of the 359 psychology students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from Kean, about 16% were men and 84% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Kean University with a bachelor's in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 15 |
| Black or African American | 71 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 115 |
| White | 120 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 31 |
Kean 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 Kean Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's psychology program at Kean make a median salary of $44,263. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $49,123.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 57 students earned a master's degree in psychology from Kean. About 77% of these graduates were women and the other 23% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Kean University with a master's in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 14 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the psychology majors at Kean University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology | 73 |
| Other Psychology | 12 |
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