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. Also, learn how NWU ranks among other schools offering degrees in psychology.
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The bachelor's program at NWU was ranked #576 on College Factual's Best Schools for psychology list. It is also ranked #3 in Nebraska.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 555 |
| Best General Psychology Schools | 576 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Nebraska Wesleyan University handed out 30 bachelor's degrees in general psychology. This is an increase of 15% over the previous year when 26 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of psychology students who receive their bachelor's degree at NWU is $35,540. 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.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at NWU was $1,390 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $40,648 | $40,648 |
| Fees | $1,064 | $1,064 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $9,982 | $9,982 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,500 | $3,500 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 30 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in psychology from NWU. About 17% were men and 83% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 73% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Nebraska Wesleyan University with a bachelor's in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the NWU 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 NWU Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the psychology majors at Nebraska Wesleyan University.
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