by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. Also, learn how Merrimack ranks among other schools offering degrees in psychology.
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The bachelor's program at Merrimack was ranked #379 on College Factual's Best Schools for psychology list. It is also ranked #21 in Massachusetts.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 371 |
| Best General Psychology Schools | 379 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Merrimack College handed out 47 bachelor's degrees in general psychology. This is a decrease of 8% over the previous year when 51 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of psychology students who receive their bachelor's degree at Merrimack is $34,453. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $31,484 for all psychology bachelor's degree recipients.
Part-time undergraduates at Merrimack paid an average of $1,645 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $47,636 | $47,636 |
| Fees | $4,150 | $4,150 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $19,995 | $19,995 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,500 | $1,500 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 47 psychology majors earned their bachelor's degree from Merrimack. Of these graduates, 11% were men and 89% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Merrimack are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 70% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Merrimack College with a bachelor's in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 33 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Merrimack 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 Merrimack Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the psychology majors at Merrimack College.
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