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. In addition, we cover how SUNY New Paltz ranks in comparison to other schools with psychology programs.
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The bachelor's program at SUNY New Paltz was ranked #205 on College Factual's Best Schools for psychology list. It is also ranked #16 in New York.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 202 |
| Best General Psychology Schools | 205 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, SUNY New Paltz handed out 207 bachelor's degrees in general psychology. This is an increase of 5% over the previous year when 198 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 7 students received their master’s degree in psychology from SUNY New Paltz. This makes it the #209 most popular school for psychology master’s degree candidates in the country.
Psychology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from SUNY New Paltz go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $29,817 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $31,484 for all psychology students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at SUNY New Paltz, psychology students borrow a median amount of $27,706 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 SUNY New Paltz is $332 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at SUNY New Paltz paid an average of $708 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $295 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,070 | $16,980 |
| Fees | $1,454 | $1,454 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,240 | $1,240 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,896 | $15,896 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,700 | $3,700 |
Learn more about SUNY New Paltz tuition and fees.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 207 students earned a bachelor's degree in psychology from SUNY New Paltz. About 82% of these graduates were women and the other 18% were men.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at SUNY New Paltz are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 66% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from SUNY New Paltz with a bachelor's in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 14 |
| Black or African American | 16 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 36 |
| White | 136 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 3 |
SUNY New Paltz 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 SUNY New Paltz Online Learning page.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 4 students earned a master's degree in psychology from SUNY New Paltz. About 50% of these graduates were women and the other 50% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from SUNY New Paltz with a master's in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the psychology majors at SUNY New Paltz.
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