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 Oxy ranks in comparison to other schools with psychology programs.
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The bachelor's program at Oxy was ranked #190 on College Factual's Best Schools for psychology list. It is also ranked #27 in California.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Occidental College handed out 41 bachelor's degrees in general psychology. This is an increase of 64% over the previous year when 25 degrees were handed out.
Psychology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Oxy go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $25,916 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $28,637 for all psychology students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Oxy, psychology students borrow a median amount of $19,764 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 $26,000.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the psychology majors at Occidental College.
Of the 41 students who earned a bachelor's degree in General Psychology from Oxy in 2020-2021, 5% were men and 95% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Occidental College with a bachelor's in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 3 |
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