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Psychology at Marshall University

We'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, and more. In addition, we cover how Marshall University ranks in comparison to other schools with psychology programs.

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• Available Degrees
• Rankings
• Student Demographics

Psychology Degrees Available at Marshall University

• Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology
• Graduate Certificates in Psychology
• Master’s Degree in Psychology
• Doctorate Degree in Psychology

Marshall University Psychology Rankings

The bachelor's program at Marshall University was ranked #293 on College Factual's Best Schools for psychology list. It is also ranked #2 in West Virginia.

Ranking Type	Rank
Best Psychology Graduate Certificate Schools	58
Best Psychology Doctor’s Degree Schools	133
Best Psychology Master’s Degree Schools	150
Best Psychology Graduate Degree Schools	209
Best Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools	259
Best Psychology Schools	293

Popularity of Psychology at Marshall University

During the 2021-2022 academic year, Marshall University handed out 88 bachelor's degrees in psychology. This is a decrease of 52% over the previous year when 184 degrees were handed out.

In 2022, 42 students received their master’s degree in psychology from Marshall University. This makes it the #172 most popular school for psychology master’s degree candidates in the country.

In addition, 11 students received their doctoral degrees in psychology in 2022, making the school the #176 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.

How Much Does a Bachelor’s in Psychology from Marshall University Cost?

Marshall University Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Marshall University was $781 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $307 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.

	In State	Out of State
Tuition	$7,372	$18,724
Fees	$1,570	$1,570
Books and Supplies	$1,100	$1,100
On Campus Room and Board	$12,852	$12,852
On Campus Other Expenses	$2,400	$2,400

Learn more about Marshall University tuition and fees.

Marshall University Psychology Bachelor’s Program Diversity

Of the 88 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in psychology from Marshall University in 2022, 20% were men and 80% were women.

The majority of the students with this major are white. About 82% of 2022 graduates were in this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Marshall University with a bachelor's in psychology.

Ethnic Background	Number of Students
Asian	1
Black or African American	9
Hispanic or Latino	3
White	72
Non-Resident Aliens	0
Other Races	3

Does Marshall University Offer an Online Bachelor’s in Psychology?

Online degrees for the Marshall University 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 Marshall University Online Learning page.

Marshall University Psychology Master’s Program Diversity

Of the 27 psychology students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from Marshall University, about 19% were men and 81% were women.

The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Marshall University are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 93% of students fell into this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Marshall University with a master's in psychology.

Ethnic Background	Number of Students
Asian	0
Black or African American	0
Hispanic or Latino	0
White	25
Non-Resident Aliens	0
Other Races	2

Marshall University Psychology Students

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the psychology majors at Marshall University.

Psychology Majors

Psychology students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.

Major	Annual Graduates
General Psychology	115
Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology	26

References

• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online
• Image Credit: By Beyond My Ken under License

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