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 VSU ranks among other schools offering degrees in psychology.
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The bachelor's program at VSU was ranked #428 on College Factual's Best Schools for psychology list. It is also ranked #7 in Georgia.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Valdosta State University handed out 102 bachelor's degrees in general psychology. This is a decrease of 16% over the previous year when 121 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 11 students received their master’s degree in psychology from VSU. This makes it the #141 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 VSU is $26,448. 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 VSU, psychology students borrow a median amount of $27,029 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 VSU is $270 per month.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at VSU paid an average of $643 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $182 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,371 | $15,426 |
| Fees | $1,636 | $1,636 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $8,922 | $8,922 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $6,246 | $6,246 |
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Of the 102 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in psychology from VSU in 2022, 19% were men and 81% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Valdosta State University with a bachelor's in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 31 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15 |
| White | 50 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Online degrees for the VSU psychology bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the VSU Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the psychology majors at Valdosta State University.
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