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. We've also included details on how Northwestern ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in psychology.
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The bachelor's program at Northwestern was ranked #555 on College Factual's Best Schools for psychology list. It is also ranked #19 in Minnesota.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 540 |
| Best General Psychology Schools | 555 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Northwestern - St Paul handed out 32 bachelor's degrees in general psychology. This is an increase of 19% over the previous year when 27 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of psychology students who receive their bachelor's degree at Northwestern is $37,758. 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 Northwestern, psychology students borrow a median amount of $32,806 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $25,532 for all psychology majors across the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Northwestern paid an average of $1,520 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $35,970 | $35,970 |
| Fees | $860 | $860 |
| Books and Supplies | $700 | $700 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,148 | $11,148 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,584 | $3,584 |
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Of the 32 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in psychology from Northwestern in 2022, 25% were men and 75% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 81% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Northwestern - St Paul with a bachelor's in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 26 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Northwestern 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 Northwestern Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the psychology majors at University of Northwestern - St Paul.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology | 5 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.