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 SCSU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in psychology.
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The bachelor's program at SCSU was ranked #286 on College Factual's Best Schools for psychology list. It is also ranked #7 in Connecticut.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Southern Connecticut State University handed out 125 bachelor's degrees in general psychology. This is an increase of 4% over the previous year when 120 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 8 students received their master’s degree in psychology from SCSU. This makes it the #185 most popular school for psychology master’s degree candidates in the country.
Psychology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from SCSU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $35,716 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $31,484 for all psychology bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at SCSU, psychology students borrow a median amount of $25,685 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 SCSU is $232 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at SCSU was $278 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,664 | $19,940 |
| Fees | $6,164 | $6,164 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,700 | $14,700 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,116 | $4,116 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 125 psychology majors earned their bachelor's degree from SCSU. Of these graduates, 21% were men and 79% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at SCSU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 54% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southern Connecticut State University with a bachelor's in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 21 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 24 |
| White | 68 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 8 |
SCSU 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 SCSU Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's psychology program at SCSU make a median salary of $44,853. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $49,123.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 9 students graduated with a master's degree in psychology from SCSU. About 11% were men and 89% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southern Connecticut State University with a master's in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the psychology majors at Southern Connecticut State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology | 42 |
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