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. Also, learn how WCU ranks among other schools offering degrees in psychology.
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The bachelor's program at WCU was ranked #263 on College Factual's Best Schools for psychology list. It is also ranked #8 in North Carolina.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Western Carolina University handed out 128 bachelor's degrees in general psychology. This is an increase of 7% over the previous year when 120 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 12 students received their master’s degree in psychology from WCU. This makes it the #127 most popular school for psychology master’s degree candidates in the country.
Psychology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from WCU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $27,505 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $31,484 for all psychology students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at WCU, psychology students borrow a median amount of $22,753 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all psychology bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $25,532.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the psychology program at WCU is $208 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at WCU paid an average of $340 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $184 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $1,000 | $5,000 |
| Fees | $3,532 | $3,532 |
| Books and Supplies | $693 | $693 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,764 | $11,764 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,330 | $3,330 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 20% of psychology bachelor's degrees went to men and 80% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 73% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Carolina University with a bachelor's in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 93 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 11 |
Online degrees for the WCU 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 WCU Online Learning page.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 12 students earned a master's degree in psychology from WCU. About 83% of these graduates were women and the other 17% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 92% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Carolina University with a master's in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the psychology majors at Western Carolina University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology | 7 |