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. Also, learn how UAlbany ranks among other schools offering degrees in psychology.
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UAlbany is in the top 10% of the country for psychology. More specifically it was ranked #66 out of 979 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #7 in New York.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University at Albany handed out 306 bachelor's degrees in general psychology. This is a decrease of 9% over the previous year when 335 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 9 students received their master’s degree in psychology from UAlbany. This makes it the #172 most popular school for psychology master’s degree candidates in the country.
Psychology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UAlbany go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $30,456 a year. This is less than $31,484, which is the national median of all psychology majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UAlbany, psychology students borrow a median amount of $28,712 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 UAlbany is $274 per month.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UAlbany paid an average of $1,069 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $295 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,070 | $25,660 |
| Fees | $3,338 | $3,338 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,182 | $16,182 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,200 | $2,200 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 306 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in psychology from UAlbany. About 19% were men and 81% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UAlbany 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 University at Albany with a bachelor's in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 14 |
| Black or African American | 53 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 58 |
| White | 164 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 12 |
UAlbany 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 UAlbany Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 12 psychology majors earned their master's degree from UAlbany. Of these graduates, 25% were men and 75% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University at Albany with a master's in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the psychology majors at University at Albany.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology | 59 |
| Other Psychology | 7 |
| Child Development & Psychology | 6 |
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