by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. In addition, we cover how University of West Georgia ranks in comparison to other schools with psychology programs.
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The bachelor's program at University of West Georgia was ranked #382 on College Factual's Best Schools for psychology list. It is also ranked #5 in Georgia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Psychology Master’s Degree Schools | 147 |
| Best General Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 356 |
| Best General Psychology Schools | 382 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of West Georgia handed out 176 bachelor's degrees in general psychology. This is a decrease of 12% over the previous year when 201 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 14 students received their master’s degree in psychology from University of West Georgia. This makes it the #109 most popular school for psychology master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of psychology students who receive their bachelor's degree at University of West Georgia is $25,058. This is less than $31,484, which is the national median of all psychology majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at University of West Georgia, psychology students borrow a median amount of $19,678 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 University of West Georgia is $157 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at University of West Georgia paid an average of $643 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $182 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,371 | $15,424 |
| Fees | $1,600 | $1,600 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,275 | $1,275 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,642 | $11,642 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,752 | $4,752 |
Learn more about University of West Georgia tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 15% of psychology bachelor's degrees went to men and 85% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of West Georgia with a bachelor's in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 69 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21 |
| White | 69 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 11 |
Online degrees for the University of West Georgia 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 University of West Georgia Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's psychology program at University of West Georgia make a median salary of $33,124. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $49,123.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 15 psychology majors earned their master's degree from University of West Georgia. Of these graduates, 33% were men and 67% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at University of West Georgia are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 73% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of West Georgia with a master's in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the psychology majors at University of West Georgia.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology | 6 |