by our College Data Analytics TeamWe'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, average starting salaries, and more. We've also included details on how Mercyhurst ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in psychology.
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The psychology major at Mercyhurst is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for General Psychology. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Mercyhurst University handed out 19 bachelor's degrees in general psychology. This is an increase of 27% over the previous year when 15 degrees were handed out.
Psychology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Mercyhurst go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $31,868 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 Mercyhurst, psychology students borrow a median amount of $43,116 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $25,532 for all psychology majors across the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Mercyhurst paid an average of $1,386 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $41,580 | $41,580 |
| Fees | $2,930 | $2,930 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,274 | $14,274 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,261 | $2,261 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 19 students earned a bachelor's degree in psychology from Mercyhurst. About 84% of these graduates were women and the other 16% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 63% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Mercyhurst University with a bachelor's in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Mercyhurst 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 Mercyhurst Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the psychology majors at Mercyhurst University.