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 WVSU ranks among other schools offering degrees in psychology.
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The bachelor's program at WVSU was ranked #960 on College Factual's Best Schools for psychology list. It is also ranked #10 in West Virginia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 908 |
| Best General Psychology Schools | 960 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, West Virginia State University handed out 24 bachelor's degrees in general psychology. Last year, the same number of degrees were handed out.
The median salary of psychology students who receive their bachelor's degree at WVSU is $28,185. This is less than $31,484, which is the national median of all psychology majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at WVSU paid an average of $576 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $350 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,924 | $14,544 |
| Fees | $575 | $675 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,309 | $1,309 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,936 | $12,936 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,323 | $2,323 |
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All of the 24 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in psychology from WVSU in 2022 were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at WVSU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 75% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from West Virginia State University with a bachelor's in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
WVSU 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 WVSU Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the psychology majors at West Virginia State University.
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