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. Also, learn how RMU ranks among other schools offering degrees in psychology.
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The bachelor's program at RMU was ranked #672 on College Factual's Best Schools for psychology list. It is also ranked #48 in Pennsylvania.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 643 |
| Best General Psychology Schools | 672 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Robert Morris University handed out 31 bachelor's degrees in general psychology. This is a decrease of 9% over the previous year when 34 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of psychology students who receive their bachelor's degree at RMU is $32,326. 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 RMU, psychology students borrow a median amount of $47,007 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 RMU is $486 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at RMU was $1,070 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $33,360 | $33,360 |
| Fees | $1,380 | $1,380 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,930 | $12,930 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,404 | $4,404 |
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The psychology program at RMU awarded 31 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 19% of these degrees went to men with the other 81% going to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at RMU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 65% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Robert Morris University with a bachelor's in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 20 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 5 |
RMU 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 RMU Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the psychology majors at Robert Morris University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology | 7 |
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