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 NJCU ranks in comparison to other schools with psychology programs.
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The bachelor's program at NJCU was ranked #401 on College Factual's Best Schools for psychology list. It is also ranked #15 in New Jersey.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 393 |
| Best General Psychology Schools | 401 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, New Jersey City University handed out 138 bachelor's degrees in general psychology. This is a decrease of 18% over the previous year when 169 degrees were handed out.
Psychology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from NJCU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $28,969 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $31,484 for all psychology students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at NJCU, psychology students borrow a median amount of $13,306 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all psychology bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $25,532.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the psychology program at NJCU is $113 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at NJCU paid an average of $823 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $459 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $13,785 | $24,702 |
| Fees | $186 | $186 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,236 | $1,236 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,274 | $16,274 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,808 | $4,808 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 138 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in psychology from NJCU. About 14% were men and 86% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from New Jersey City University with a bachelor's in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 29 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 68 |
| White | 26 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 7 |
NJCU 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 NJCU Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the psychology majors at New Jersey City University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology | 42 |
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