by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how VWU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in psychology.
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The bachelor's program at VWU was ranked #830 on College Factual's Best Schools for psychology list. It is also ranked #25 in Virginia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 789 |
| Best General Psychology Schools | 830 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Virginia Wesleyan University handed out 33 bachelor's degrees in general psychology. This is an increase of 27% over the previous year when 26 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of psychology students who receive their bachelor's degree at VWU is $31,123. 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 VWU, psychology students borrow a median amount of $44,735 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $25,532 for all psychology majors across the country.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at VWU was $1,500 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $36,010 | $36,010 |
| Fees | $950 | $950 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,500 | $1,500 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,513 | $11,513 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,100 | $3,100 |
Learn more about VWU tuition and fees.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 33 students earned a bachelor's degree in psychology from VWU. About 85% of these graduates were women and the other 15% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Virginia Wesleyan University with a bachelor's in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 11 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Online degrees for the VWU 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 VWU Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the psychology majors at Virginia Wesleyan University.
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