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. Also, learn how MUW ranks among other schools offering degrees in psychology.
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The bachelor's program at MUW was ranked #913 on College Factual's Best Schools for psychology list. It is also ranked #10 in Mississippi.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 867 |
| Best General Psychology Schools | 913 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Mississippi University for Women handed out 11 bachelor's degrees in general psychology. This is a decrease of 15% over the previous year when 13 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of psychology students who receive their bachelor's degree at MUW is $24,426. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $31,484 for all psychology students.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at MUW was $337 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,992 | $7,992 |
| Fees | $100 | $100 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,600 | $1,600 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $8,387 | $8,387 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,800 | $4,800 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 11 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in psychology from MUW. About 18% were men and 82% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at MUW are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 64% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Mississippi University for Women with a bachelor's in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
MUW 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 MUW Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the psychology majors at Mississippi University for Women.