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, average starting salaries, and more. We've also included details on how Salem State ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in psychology.
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The bachelor's program at Salem State was ranked #291 on College Factual's Best Schools for psychology list. It is also ranked #18 in Massachusetts.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Salem State University handed out 143 bachelor's degrees in general psychology. This is an increase of 1% over the previous year when 142 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of psychology students who receive their bachelor's degree at Salem State is $33,517. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $28,637 for all psychology bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Salem State, psychology students borrow a median amount of $26,435 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $26,000 for all psychology majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the psychology program at Salem State is $253 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the psychology majors at Salem State University.
Of the 143 students who earned a bachelor's degree in General Psychology from Salem State in 2020-2021, 17% were men and 83% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 62% of 2021 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 bachelor's in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 11 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 27 |
| White | 89 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 10 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology | 31 |
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