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. In addition, we cover how NAU ranks in comparison to other schools with psychology programs.
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NAU is in the top 10% of the country for psychology. More specifically it was ranked #96 out of 979 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #3 in Arizona.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Northern Arizona University handed out 387 bachelor's degrees in general psychology. This is an increase of 7% over the previous year when 361 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 12 students received their master’s degree in psychology from NAU. This makes it the #127 most popular school for psychology master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of psychology students who receive their bachelor's degree at NAU is $33,844. This is higher than $31,484, which is the national median for all psychology bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at NAU, psychology students borrow a median amount of $36,750 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $25,532 for all psychology majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the psychology program at NAU is $363 per month.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at NAU paid an average of $1,150 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $473 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,015 | $17,792 |
| Fees | $1,223 | $1,223 |
| Books and Supplies | $900 | $900 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,728 | $11,728 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,400 | $4,400 |
Learn more about NAU tuition and fees.
The psychology program at NAU awarded 387 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 18% of these degrees went to men with the other 82% going to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at NAU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 58% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northern Arizona University with a bachelor's in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 11 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 112 |
| White | 223 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 35 |
Online degrees for the NAU 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 NAU Online Learning page.
For the most recent academic year available, 25% of psychology master's degrees went to men and 75% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 63% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northern Arizona University with a master's in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the psychology majors at Northern Arizona University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology | 22 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.