by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. Also, learn how SMC ranks among other schools offering degrees in psychology.
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The bachelor's program at SMC was ranked #275 on College Factual's Best Schools for psychology list. It is also ranked #40 in California.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 269 |
| Best General Psychology Schools | 275 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Saint Mary's College of California handed out 40 bachelor's degrees in general psychology. This is a decrease of 9% over the previous year when 44 degrees were handed out.
Psychology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from SMC go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $28,018 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $31,484 for all psychology students.
Part-time undergraduates at SMC paid an average of $1,987 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $55,634 | $55,634 |
| Fees | $500 | $500 |
| Books and Supplies | $938 | $938 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,900 | $16,900 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,978 | $3,978 |
Learn more about SMC tuition and fees.
Of the 40 students who earned a bachelor's degree in General Psychology from SMC in 2021-2022, 13% were men and 88% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Saint Mary's College of California with a bachelor's in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
SMC 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 SMC Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the psychology majors at Saint Mary’s College of California.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology | 24 |
| Other Psychology | 19 |
| Child Development & Psychology | 8 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.