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Psychology at Salem State University

We'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. Also, learn how Salem State ranks among other schools offering degrees in psychology.

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Psychology Degrees Available at Salem State

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

Salem State Psychology Rankings

The bachelor's program at Salem State was ranked #299 on College Factual's Best Schools for psychology list. It is also ranked #19 in Massachusetts.

Ranking Type	Rank
Best Psychology Master’s Degree Schools	182
Best Psychology Graduate Degree Schools	210
Best Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools	267
Best Psychology Schools	299

Popularity of Psychology at Salem State

During the 2021-2022 academic year, Salem State University handed out 155 bachelor's degrees in psychology. This is a decrease of 48% over the previous year when 296 degrees were handed out.

In 2022, 26 students received their master’s degree in psychology from Salem State. This makes it the #285 most popular school for psychology master’s degree candidates in the country.

How Much Does a Bachelor’s in Psychology from Salem State Cost?

Salem State Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Salem State paid an average of $790 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $499 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.

	In State	Out of State
Tuition	$910	$7,050
Fees	$11,068	$11,911
Books and Supplies	$1,200	$1,200
On Campus Room and Board	$16,378	$16,378
On Campus Other Expenses	$1,784	$1,784

Learn more about Salem State tuition and fees.

Salem State Psychology Bachelor’s Program Diversity

During the 2021-2022 academic year, 155 psychology majors earned their bachelor's degree from Salem State. Of these graduates, 13% were men and 87% were women.

The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Salem State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 68% of students fell into this category.

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

Ethnic Background	Number of Students
Asian	4
Black or African American	12
Hispanic or Latino	24
White	106
Non-Resident Aliens	0
Other Races	9

Does Salem State Offer an Online Bachelor’s in Psychology?

Online degrees for the Salem State 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 Salem State Online Learning page.

Salem State Psychology Master’s Program Diversity

In the 2021-2022 academic year, 46 students earned a master's degree in psychology from Salem State. About 78% of these graduates were women and the other 22% were men.

The majority of the students with this major are white. About 72% of 2022 graduates were in this category.

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

Ethnic Background	Number of Students
Asian	0
Black or African American	3
Hispanic or Latino	3
White	33
Non-Resident Aliens	4
Other Races	3

Psychology Student Diversity at Salem State

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the psychology majors at Salem State University.

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	145
Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology	56

References

• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online
• Image Credit: By Fletcher6 under License

More about our data sources and methodologies.