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. In addition, we cover how MCLA ranks in comparison to other schools with psychology programs.
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The bachelor's program at MCLA was ranked #701 on College Factual's Best Schools for psychology list. It is also ranked #31 in Massachusetts.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 671 |
| Best General Psychology Schools | 701 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts handed out 40 bachelor's degrees in general psychology. This is an increase of 74% over the previous year when 23 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of psychology students who receive their bachelor's degree at MCLA is $32,855. This is higher than $31,484, which is the national median for all psychology bachelor's degree recipients.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at MCLA paid an average of $416 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $43 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $1,030 | $9,975 |
| Fees | $10,854 | $10,854 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,634 | $14,634 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,150 | $2,150 |
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Of the 40 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in psychology from MCLA in 2022, 23% were men and 78% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 80% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts with a bachelor's in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 32 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
MCLA 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 MCLA Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the psychology majors at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts.
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