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 Western ranks among other schools offering degrees in psychology.
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The bachelor's program at Western was ranked #744 on College Factual's Best Schools for psychology list. It is also ranked #10 in Colorado.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 711 |
| Best General Psychology Schools | 744 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Western Colorado University handed out 33 bachelor's degrees in general psychology. This is an increase of 18% over the previous year when 28 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of psychology students who receive their bachelor's degree at Western is $32,352. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $31,484 for all psychology bachelor's degree recipients.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Western paid an average of $822 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $413 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,128 | $19,728 |
| Fees | $3,955 | $3,955 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,350 | $1,350 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,442 | $10,442 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,276 | $3,276 |
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Of the 33 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in psychology from Western in 2022, 36% were men and 64% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 67% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Colorado University with a bachelor's in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the Western 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 Western Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the psychology majors at Western Colorado University.
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