by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how Northwest ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in psychology.
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The bachelor's program at Northwest was ranked #537 on College Factual's Best Schools for psychology list. It is also ranked #10 in Missouri.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 522 |
| Best General Psychology Schools | 537 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Northwest Missouri State University handed out 36 bachelor's degrees in general psychology. This is a decrease of 23% over the previous year when 47 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of psychology students who receive their bachelor's degree at Northwest is $34,226. 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 Northwest, psychology students borrow a median amount of $20,255 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 Northwest is $161 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Northwest paid an average of $537 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $268 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,442 | $12,884 |
| Fees | $3,739 | $3,739 |
| Books and Supplies | $400 | $400 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,788 | $11,788 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,576 | $2,576 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 19% of psychology bachelor's degrees went to men and 81% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 58% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northwest Missouri State University with a bachelor's in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 21 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Northwest 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 Northwest Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the psychology majors at Northwest Missouri State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Child Development & Psychology | 54 |
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