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. We've also included details on how WestConn ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in psychology.
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The bachelor's program at WestConn was ranked #550 on College Factual's Best Schools for psychology list. It is also ranked #11 in Connecticut.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 535 |
| Best General Psychology Schools | 550 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Western Connecticut State University handed out 67 bachelor's degrees in general psychology. This is a decrease of 16% over the previous year when 80 degrees were handed out.
Psychology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from WestConn go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $32,064 a year. 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 WestConn, psychology students borrow a median amount of $19,615 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.
Part-time undergraduates at WestConn paid an average of $709 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,664 | $9,996 |
| Fees | $6,099 | $6,099 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,300 | $1,300 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,131 | $15,131 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,358 | $1,358 |
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Of the 67 students who earned a bachelor's degree in General Psychology from WestConn in 2021-2022, 25% were men and 75% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 60% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Connecticut State University with a bachelor's in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 40 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Online degrees for the WestConn 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 WestConn Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the psychology majors at Western Connecticut State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology | 73 |
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