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 Rutgers Newark ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in psychology.
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Rutgers Newark was ranked #109 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for psychology majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #3 in New Jersey.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 108 |
| Best General Psychology Schools | 109 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Rutgers University - Newark handed out 228 bachelor's degrees in general psychology. This is a decrease of 8% over the previous year when 248 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 2 students received their master’s degree in psychology from Rutgers Newark. This makes it the #287 most popular school for psychology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 3 students received their doctoral degrees in psychology in 2022, making the school the #99 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of psychology students who receive their bachelor's degree at Rutgers Newark is $31,280. This is less than $31,484, which is the national median of all psychology majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Rutgers Newark, psychology students borrow a median amount of $34,837 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 Rutgers Newark is $249 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Rutgers Newark was $1,054 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $441 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $13,674 | $32,436 |
| Fees | $2,912 | $2,912 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,391 | $1,391 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,060 | $15,060 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,372 | $4,372 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 18% of psychology bachelor's degrees went to men and 82% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rutgers University - Newark with a bachelor's in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 22 |
| Black or African American | 40 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 81 |
| White | 67 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 16 |
Online degrees for the Rutgers Newark 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 Newark Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's psychology program at Rutgers Newark make a median salary of $42,617. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $49,123.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 3 students graduated with a master's degree in psychology from Rutgers Newark. About 33% were men and 67% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rutgers University - Newark with a master's in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the psychology majors at Rutgers University - Newark.