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. We've also included details on how Rider ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in psychology.
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The bachelor's program at Rider was ranked #244 on College Factual's Best Schools for psychology list. It is also ranked #9 in New Jersey.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 239 |
| Best General Psychology Schools | 244 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Rider University handed out 74 bachelor's degrees in general psychology. This is a decrease of 4% over the previous year when 77 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of psychology students who receive their bachelor's degree at Rider is $38,118. 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 Rider, psychology students borrow a median amount of $52,023 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 Rider is $472 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Rider paid an average of $924 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 | $37,700 | $37,700 |
| Fees | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,500 | $1,500 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,730 | $16,730 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,000 | $2,000 |
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Of the 74 psychology students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from Rider, about 7% were men and 93% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Rider are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 51% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rider University with a bachelor's in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 15 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14 |
| White | 38 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Rider 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 Rider Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the psychology majors at Rider University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology | 96 |
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