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. Also, learn how Southwest Minnesota State University ranks among other schools offering degrees in psychology.
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The bachelor's program at Southwest Minnesota State University was ranked #831 on College Factual's Best Schools for psychology list. It is also ranked #23 in Minnesota.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 790 |
| Best General Psychology Schools | 831 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Southwest Minnesota State University handed out 20 bachelor's degrees in general psychology. This is an increase of 186% over the previous year when 7 degrees were handed out.
Psychology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Southwest Minnesota State University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $33,099 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.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Southwest Minnesota State University paid an average of $305 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,840 | $8,840 |
| Fees | $1,464 | $1,464 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,666 | $10,666 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,542 | $3,542 |
Learn more about Southwest Minnesota State University tuition and fees.
Of the 20 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in psychology from Southwest Minnesota State University in 2022, 15% were men and 85% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 80% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southwest Minnesota State University with a bachelor's in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Southwest Minnesota State University 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 Southwest Minnesota State University Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the psychology majors at Southwest Minnesota State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology | 13 |