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Psychology at Rochester Institute of Technology

We've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. Also, learn how RIT ranks among other schools offering degrees in psychology.

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Psychology Degrees Available at RIT

• Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology
• Graduate Certificates in Psychology
• Master’s Degree in Psychology

RIT Psychology Rankings

The bachelor's program at RIT was ranked #375 on College Factual's Best Schools for psychology list. It is also ranked #38 in New York.

Ranking Type	Rank
Best Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools	363
Best Psychology Schools	375

Popularity of Psychology at RIT

During the 2021-2022 academic year, Rochester Institute of Technology handed out 35 bachelor's degrees in psychology. This is a decrease of 27% over the previous year when 48 degrees were handed out.

In 2022, 14 students received their master’s degree in psychology from RIT. This makes it the #441 most popular school for psychology master’s degree candidates in the country.

How Much Does a Bachelor’s in Psychology from RIT Cost?

RIT Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

Part-time undergraduates at RIT paid an average of $2,017 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.

	In State	Out of State
Tuition	$55,784	$55,784
Fees	$880	$880
Books and Supplies	$1,100	$1,100
On Campus Room and Board	$15,516	$15,516
On Campus Other Expenses	$1,700	$1,700

Learn more about RIT tuition and fees.

RIT Psychology Bachelor’s Program Diversity

The psychology program at RIT awarded 35 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 20% of these degrees went to men with the other 80% going to women.

The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at RIT are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 60% of students fell into this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rochester Institute of Technology with a bachelor's in psychology.

Ethnic Background	Number of Students
Asian	3
Black or African American	3
Hispanic or Latino	6
White	21
Non-Resident Aliens	1
Other Races	1

Does RIT Offer an Online Bachelor’s in Psychology?

Online degrees for the RIT psychology bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the RIT Online Learning page.

RIT Psychology Master’s Program Diversity

Of the 11 students who earned a master's degree in Psychology from RIT in 2021-2022, 18% were men and 82% were women.

The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at RIT are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 64% of students fell into this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rochester Institute of Technology with a master's in psychology.

Ethnic Background	Number of Students
Asian	1
Black or African American	1
Hispanic or Latino	2
White	7
Non-Resident Aliens	0
Other Races	0

Psychology Student Diversity at RIT

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the psychology majors at Rochester Institute of Technology.

Psychology Majors

Psychology students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.

Major	Annual Graduates
General Psychology	35
Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology	15
Child Development & Psychology	4

References

• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online
• Image Credit: By Matthew D. Wilson (LtPowers) under License

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