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 VCU ranks among other schools offering degrees in psychology.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for psychology majors, VCU came in at #48. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #5 in Virginia.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Virginia Commonwealth University handed out 540 bachelor's degrees in general psychology. This is a decrease of 9% over the previous year when 591 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 14 students received their master’s degree in psychology from VCU. This makes it the #109 most popular school for psychology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 6 students received their doctoral degrees in psychology in 2022, making the school the #78 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Psychology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from VCU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $29,462 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $31,484 for all psychology students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at VCU, psychology students borrow a median amount of $28,570 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 VCU is $244 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at VCU was $1,198 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $443 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,850 | $34,744 |
| Fees | $3,383 | $4,073 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,240 | $1,240 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,119 | $16,119 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $6,150 | $6,150 |
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The psychology program at VCU awarded 540 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 19% of these degrees went to men with the other 81% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University with a bachelor's in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 74 |
| Black or African American | 120 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 60 |
| White | 230 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 48 |
VCU 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 VCU Online Learning page.
All of the 17 students who graduated with a Master’s in psychology from VCU in 2022 were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at VCU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 53% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University with a master's in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the psychology majors at Virginia Commonwealth University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology | 17 |
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