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. In addition, we cover how Syracuse ranks in comparison to other schools with psychology programs.
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Syracuse is in the top 10% of the country for psychology. More specifically it was ranked #66 out of 952 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #4 in New York.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Syracuse University handed out 269 bachelor's degrees in general psychology. This is an increase of 7% over the previous year when 252 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 8 students received their master’s degree in psychology from Syracuse. This makes it the #185 most popular school for psychology master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of psychology students who receive their bachelor's degree at Syracuse is $32,210. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $28,637 for all psychology bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Syracuse, psychology students borrow a median amount of $26,865 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 Syracuse is $583 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the psychology majors at Syracuse University.
The psychology program at Syracuse awarded 269 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 20% of these degrees went to men with the other 80% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 57% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Syracuse University with a bachelor's in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 16 |
| Black or African American | 14 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 33 |
| White | 153 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 36 |
| Other Races | 17 |
Of the 8 students who earned a master's degree in General Psychology from Syracuse in 2020-2021, 38% were men and 63% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Syracuse are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 88% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Syracuse University with a master's in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology | 10 |
| Child Development & Psychology | 3 |
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