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. We've also included details on how Wazzu ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in psychology.
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Wazzu is in the top 10% of the country for psychology. More specifically it was ranked #72 out of 979 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Washington.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Washington State University handed out 466 bachelor's degrees in general psychology. This is a decrease of 4% over the previous year when 486 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 10 students received their master’s degree in psychology from Wazzu. This makes it the #155 most popular school for psychology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 8 students received their doctoral degrees in psychology in 2022, making the school the #60 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of psychology students who receive their bachelor's degree at Wazzu is $36,216. This is higher than $31,484, which is the national median for all psychology bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Wazzu, psychology students borrow a median amount of $39,363 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 Wazzu is $383 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Wazzu paid an average of $1,382 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $578 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,976 | $27,052 |
| Fees | $2,021 | $2,021 |
| Books and Supplies | $762 | $762 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,131 | $13,131 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,642 | $3,642 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 466 psychology majors earned their bachelor's degree from Wazzu. Of these graduates, 17% were men and 83% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 64% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Washington State University with a bachelor's in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 20 |
| Black or African American | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 93 |
| White | 296 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 43 |
Online degrees for the Wazzu 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 Wazzu Online Learning page.
All of the 7 students who graduated with a Master’s in psychology from Wazzu in 2022 were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Wazzu are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 71% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Washington State University with a master's in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the psychology majors at Washington State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology | 3 |
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