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Psychology at Rutgers University - New Brunswick

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. In addition, we cover how Rutgers New Brunswick ranks in comparison to other schools with psychology programs.

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Psychology Degrees Available at Rutgers New Brunswick

• Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology
• Master’s Degree in Psychology
• Doctorate Degree in Psychology

Rutgers New Brunswick Psychology Rankings

In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for psychology majors, Rutgers New Brunswick came in at #41. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in New Jersey.

Ranking Type	Rank
Best Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools	25
Best Psychology Doctor’s Degree Schools	27
Best Psychology Schools	41
Best Psychology Graduate Degree Schools	66
Best Psychology Master’s Degree Schools	88

Popularity of Psychology at Rutgers New Brunswick

During the 2021-2022 academic year, Rutgers University - New Brunswick handed out 484 bachelor's degrees in psychology. This is a decrease of 49% over the previous year when 948 degrees were handed out.

In 2022, 92 students received their master’s degree in psychology from Rutgers New Brunswick. This makes it the #61 most popular school for psychology master’s degree candidates in the country.

In addition, 45 students received their doctoral degrees in psychology in 2022, making the school the #25 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.

How Much Does a Bachelor’s in Psychology from Rutgers New Brunswick Cost?

Rutgers New Brunswick Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Rutgers New Brunswick paid an average of $1,054 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $441 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.

	In State	Out of State
Tuition	$13,674	$32,436
Fees	$3,565	$3,565
Books and Supplies	$1,391	$1,391
On Campus Room and Board	$14,715	$14,715
On Campus Other Expenses	$4,372	$4,372

Learn more about Rutgers New Brunswick tuition and fees.

Rutgers New Brunswick Psychology Bachelor’s Program Diversity

Of the 484 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Psychology from Rutgers New Brunswick in 2021-2022, 21% were men and 79% were women.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rutgers University - New Brunswick with a bachelor's in psychology.

Ethnic Background	Number of Students
Asian	107
Black or African American	33
Hispanic or Latino	75
White	220
Non-Resident Aliens	20
Other Races	29

Does Rutgers New Brunswick Offer an Online Bachelor’s in Psychology?

Online degrees for the Rutgers New Brunswick 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 Rutgers New Brunswick Online Learning page.

Rutgers New Brunswick Psychology Master’s Program Diversity

For the most recent academic year available, 21% of psychology master's degrees went to men and 79% went to women.

The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Rutgers New Brunswick are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 58% of students fell into this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rutgers University - New Brunswick with a master's in psychology.

Ethnic Background	Number of Students
Asian	15
Black or African American	7
Hispanic or Latino	4
White	57
Non-Resident Aliens	10
Other Races	5

Psychology Student Diversity at Rutgers New Brunswick

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the psychology majors at Rutgers University - New Brunswick.

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	556
Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology	60
Child Development & Psychology	10

References

• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online
• Image Credit: By Zampromote under License

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