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 SUNY Potsdam ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in psychology.
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The bachelor's program at SUNY Potsdam was ranked #857 on College Factual's Best Schools for psychology list. It is also ranked #60 in New York.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, SUNY Potsdam handed out 58 bachelor's degrees in general psychology. This is an increase of 16% over the previous year when 50 degrees were handed out.
Psychology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from SUNY Potsdam go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $24,369 a year. This is less than $28,637, which is the national median of all psychology majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at SUNY Potsdam, psychology students borrow a median amount of $26,525 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 SUNY Potsdam is $156 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the psychology majors at SUNY Potsdam.
The psychology program at SUNY Potsdam awarded 58 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 19% of these degrees went to men with the other 81% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 53% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from SUNY Potsdam with a bachelor's in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 31 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 10 |
