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 RWU ranks among other schools offering degrees in psychology.
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The bachelor's program at RWU was ranked #290 on College Factual's Best Schools for psychology list. It is also ranked #6 in Rhode Island.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 285 |
| Best General Psychology Schools | 290 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Roger Williams University handed out 62 bachelor's degrees in general psychology. Last year, the same number of degrees were handed out.
Psychology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from RWU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $32,289 a year. This is higher than $31,484, which is the national median for all psychology bachelor's degree recipients.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the psychology program at RWU is $846 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at RWU was $1,764 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 | $42,336 | $42,336 |
| Fees | $330 | $330 |
| Books and Supplies | $900 | $900 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,690 | $16,690 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,350 | $3,350 |
Learn more about RWU tuition and fees.
The psychology program at RWU awarded 62 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 18% of these degrees went to men with the other 82% going to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at RWU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 73% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Roger Williams University with a bachelor's in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 45 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 8 |
Online degrees for the RWU 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 RWU Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the psychology majors at Roger Williams University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology | 17 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.