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 TCNJ ranks in comparison to other schools with psychology programs.
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The bachelor's program at TCNJ was ranked #192 on College Factual's Best Schools for psychology list. It is also ranked #6 in New Jersey.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 191 |
| Best General Psychology Schools | 192 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, The College of New Jersey handed out 117 bachelor's degrees in general psychology. This is an increase of 8% over the previous year when 108 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of psychology students who receive their bachelor's degree at TCNJ is $28,920. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $31,484 for all psychology students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at TCNJ, psychology students borrow a median amount of $38,300 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 TCNJ is $353 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at TCNJ paid an average of $992 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $522 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,706 | $20,589 |
| Fees | $3,979 | $3,979 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,569 | $15,569 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,578 | $4,578 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 117 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in psychology from TCNJ. About 21% were men and 79% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 50% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The College of New Jersey with a bachelor's in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 19 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 25 |
| White | 59 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 5 |
TCNJ 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 TCNJ Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the psychology majors at The College of New Jersey.
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