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Psychology at North Carolina State University

We'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, and more. In addition, we cover how NC State ranks in comparison to other schools with psychology programs.

Go directly to any of the following sections:

• Available Degrees
• Rankings
• Student Demographics

 

Psychology Degrees Available at NC State

• Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology
• Master’s Degree in Psychology
• Doctorate Degree in Psychology

NC State Psychology Rankings

NC State was ranked #111 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for psychology majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #2 in North Carolina.

Ranking Type	Rank
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Psychology (Income $0-$30k)	29
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Psychology (With Aid)	31
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Psychology (Income $30-$48k)	41
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Psychology (Income $48-$75k)	43
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Psychology (Income Over $110k)	46
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Psychology (Income $75-$110k)	46
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Psychology (Income $0-$30k)	47
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Psychology (Income $0-$30k)	53
Best Value Colleges for Psychology (Income $0-$30k)	54
Best Psychology Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans	62
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Psychology (Income $30-$48k)	64
Best Psychology Graduate Degree Colleges for Veterans	67
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Psychology (With Aid)	69
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Psychology (Income $30-$48k)	70
Best Value Colleges for Psychology (Income $30-$48k)	71
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Psychology (With Aid)	72
Best Value Colleges for Psychology (With Aid)	75
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Psychology (Income $48-$75k)	79
Best Psychology Doctor’s Degree Schools	80
Best Value Colleges for Psychology (Income $48-$75k)	83
Best Psychology Graduate Degree Schools	83
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Psychology (Income $48-$75k)	85
Best Psychology Colleges for Veterans	87
Best Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans	89
Best Psychology Master’s Degree Colleges for Veterans	95
Best Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools	100
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Psychology (Income Over $110k)	108
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Psychology (Income $75-$110k)	109
Best Value Colleges for Psychology (Income Over $110k)	110
Best Psychology Schools	111
Best Value Colleges for Psychology (Income $75-$110k)	114
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Psychology (Income $75-$110k)	118
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Psychology (Income Over $110k)	130
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Psychology	131
Best Psychology Master’s Degree Schools	134
Highest Paid Doctor’s Degree Psychology Graduates	199
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Psychology	225
Best Value Colleges for Psychology	280
Best Value Graduate Degree Colleges for Psychology	280
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Psychology	325
Highest Paid Master’s Degree Psychology Graduates	330
Highest Paid Bachelor’s Degree Psychology Graduates	571
Highest Paid Psychology Graduates	597

Popularity of Psychology at NC State

During the 2020-2021 academic year, North Carolina State University handed out 283 bachelor's degrees in psychology. This is an increase of 21% over the previous year when 234 degrees were handed out.

In 2021, 8 students received their master’s degree in psychology from NC State. This makes it the #569 most popular school for psychology master’s degree candidates in the country.

In addition, 25 students received their doctoral degrees in psychology in 2021, making the school the #66 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.

 

NC State Psychology Students

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the psychology majors at North Carolina State University.

NC State Psychology Bachelor’s Program

Of the 283 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in psychology from NC State in 2021, 23% were men and 77% were women.

The majority of the students with this major are white. About 64% of 2021 graduates were in this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from North Carolina State University with a bachelor's in psychology.

Ethnic Background	Number of Students
Asian	24
Black or African American	34
Hispanic or Latino	21
White	182
Non-Resident Aliens	4
Other Races	18

NC State Psychology Master’s Program

During the 2020-2021 academic year, 8 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in psychology from NC State. About 13% were men and 88% were women.

The majority of the students with this major are white. About 75% of 2021 graduates were in this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from North Carolina State University with a master's in psychology.

Ethnic Background	Number of Students
Asian	0
Black or African American	1
Hispanic or Latino	0
White	6
Non-Resident Aliens	0
Other Races	1

Psychology Majors

Psychology students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.

Major	Annual Graduates
General Psychology	316

References

• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online
• Image Credit: By Haruhide000 under License

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