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Psychology at Montclair State University

We've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. In addition, we cover how Montclair State ranks in comparison to other schools with psychology programs.

Jump to any of the following sections:

• Available Degrees
• Rankings
• Student Demographics

 

Psychology Degrees Available at Montclair State

• Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology
• Master’s Degree in Psychology

Montclair State Psychology Rankings

Montclair State was ranked #118 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for psychology majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #3 in New Jersey.

Ranking Type	Rank
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Psychology (With Aid)	28
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Psychology	42
Best Value Graduate Degree Colleges for Psychology	46
Best Psychology Master’s Degree Colleges for Veterans	50
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Psychology (Income Over $110k)	52
Best Psychology Graduate Degree Colleges for Veterans	61
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Psychology (Income $0-$30k)	66
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Psychology (Income $30-$48k)	70
Best Value Colleges for Psychology (With Aid)	77
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Psychology (With Aid)	78
Best Psychology Master’s Degree Schools	84
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Psychology (Income $75-$110k)	87
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Psychology (Income $48-$75k)	90
Best Psychology Graduate Degree Schools	106
Best Psychology Colleges for Veterans	113
Best Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools	114
Best Psychology Schools	118
Best Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans	118
Best Value Colleges for Psychology	127
Best Value Colleges for Psychology (Income $0-$30k)	132
Best Value Colleges for Psychology (Income $30-$48k)	138
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Psychology	138
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Psychology (Income $0-$30k)	139
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Psychology (Income $30-$48k)	141
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Psychology (Income Over $110k)	156
Best Value Colleges for Psychology (Income Over $110k)	157
Best Value Colleges for Psychology (Income $48-$75k)	185
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Psychology (Income $48-$75k)	188
Highest Paid Master’s Degree Psychology Graduates	194
Best Value Colleges for Psychology (Income $75-$110k)	201
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Psychology (Income $75-$110k)	202
Highest Paid Psychology Graduates	577
Highest Paid Bachelor’s Degree Psychology Graduates	587

Popularity of Psychology at Montclair State

During the 2020-2021 academic year, Montclair State University handed out 386 bachelor's degrees in psychology. This is a decrease of 2% over the previous year when 395 degrees were handed out.

In 2021, 76 students received their master’s degree in psychology from Montclair State. This makes it the #83 most popular school for psychology master’s degree candidates in the country.

 

Psychology Student Diversity at Montclair State

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the psychology majors at Montclair State University.

Montclair State Psychology Bachelor’s Program

The psychology program at Montclair State awarded 386 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 15% of these degrees went to men with the other 85% going to women.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Montclair State University with a bachelor's in psychology.

Ethnic Background	Number of Students
Asian	18
Black or African American	65
Hispanic or Latino	135
White	147
Non-Resident Aliens	3
Other Races	18

Montclair State Psychology Master’s Program

For the most recent academic year available, 25% of psychology master's degrees went to men and 75% went to women.

The majority of the students with this major are white. About 54% of 2021 graduates were in this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Montclair State University with a master's in psychology.

Ethnic Background	Number of Students
Asian	4
Black or African American	5
Hispanic or Latino	19
White	41
Non-Resident Aliens	4
Other Races	3

Psychology Majors

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	462

References

• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online
• Image Credit: By Yurinator180 under License

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