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WUSTL is in the top 10% of the country for psychology. More specifically it was ranked #90 out of 991 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Missouri.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Psychology Schools | 90 |
| Best Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 97 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Washington University in St Louis handed out 199 bachelor's degrees in psychology. This is a decrease of 47% over the previous year when 378 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 10 students received their master’s degree in psychology from WUSTL. This makes it the #529 most popular school for psychology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 15 students received their doctoral degrees in psychology in 2022, making the school the #136 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at WUSTL paid an average of $2,573 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $61,750 | $61,750 |
| Fees | $1,232 | $1,232 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,264 | $1,264 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $20,778 | $20,778 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,464 | $3,464 |
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The psychology program at WUSTL awarded 199 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 22% of these degrees went to men with the other 78% going to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at WUSTL 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 Washington University in St Louis with a bachelor's in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 29 |
| Black or African American | 24 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21 |
| White | 106 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 11 |
WUSTL 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 WUSTL Online Learning page.
The psychology program at WUSTL awarded 9 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 22% of these degrees went to men with the other 78% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Washington University in St Louis with a master's in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the psychology majors at Washington University in St Louis.
Psychology students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Child Development & Psychology | 214 |
| General Psychology | 8 |
| Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology | 6 |
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