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 Valpo ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in psychology.
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The bachelor's program at Valpo was ranked #453 on College Factual's Best Schools for psychology list. It is also ranked #10 in Indiana.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 444 |
| Best General Psychology Schools | 453 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Valparaiso University handed out 39 bachelor's degrees in general psychology. This is an increase of 18% over the previous year when 33 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of psychology students who receive their bachelor's degree at Valpo is $31,057. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $31,484 for all psychology students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Valpo, psychology students borrow a median amount of $27,603 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $25,532 for all psychology majors across the country.
Part-time undergraduates at Valpo paid an average of $1,840 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $45,136 | $45,136 |
| Fees | $1,452 | $1,452 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,306 | $13,306 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,620 | $1,620 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 39 psychology majors earned their bachelor's degree from Valpo. Of these graduates, 18% were men and 82% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 69% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Valparaiso University with a bachelor's in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 27 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Online degrees for the Valpo 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 Valpo Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the psychology majors at Valparaiso University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology | 26 |
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