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, and more. In addition, we cover how St. Joe's ranks in comparison to other schools with psychology programs.
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St. Joe's was ranked #101 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 #4 in Pennsylvania.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Saint Joseph's University handed out 66 bachelor's degrees in general psychology. This is an increase of 18% over the previous year when 56 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 10 students received their master’s degree in psychology from St. Joe’s. This makes it the #155 most popular school for psychology master’s degree candidates in the country.
While getting their bachelor's degree at St. Joe's, psychology students borrow a median amount of $53,675 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $25,532 for all psychology majors across the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at St. Joe’s paid an average of $634 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $51,140 | $51,140 |
| Fees | $200 | $200 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,050 | $1,050 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,740 | $15,740 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,470 | $1,470 |
Learn more about St. Joe’s tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 66 psychology majors earned their bachelor's degree from St. Joe's. Of these graduates, 20% were men and 80% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 68% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Saint Joseph's University with a bachelor's in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 45 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
St. Joe’s 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 St. Joe’s Online Learning page.
Of the 13 students who earned a master's degree in General Psychology from St. Joe's in 2021-2022, 23% were men and 77% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at St. Joe's are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 92% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Saint Joseph's University with a master's in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the psychology majors at Saint Joseph’s University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology | 18 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.