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 WPU ranks in comparison to other schools with psychology programs.
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The bachelor's program at WPU was ranked #804 on College Factual's Best Schools for psychology list. It is also ranked #22 in North Carolina.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 763 |
| Best General Psychology Schools | 804 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, William Peace University handed out 15 bachelor's degrees in general psychology. This is an increase of 25% over the previous year when 12 degrees were handed out.
Psychology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from WPU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $28,202 a year. This is less than $31,484, which is the national median of all psychology majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at WPU, psychology students borrow a median amount of $42,143 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 WPU paid an average of $1,085 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $32,550 | $32,550 |
| Fees | $600 | $600 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,198 | $12,198 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,486 | $4,486 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 15 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in psychology from WPU. About 33% were men and 67% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at WPU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 67% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from William Peace University with a bachelor's in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
WPU 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 WPU Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the psychology majors at William Peace University.
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