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 Adelphi ranks among other schools offering degrees in psychology.
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The bachelor's program at Adelphi was ranked #336 on College Factual's Best Schools for psychology list. It is also ranked #23 in New York.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Adelphi University handed out 99 bachelor's degrees in general psychology. This is a decrease of 3% over the previous year when 102 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 42 students received their master’s degree in psychology from Adelphi. This makes it the #27 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 Adelphi is $22,578. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $28,637 for all psychology students.
Graduates of the master's psychology program at Adelphi make a median salary of $38,741. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $42,335.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Adelphi, psychology students borrow a median amount of $25,000 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 $26,000.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the psychology program at Adelphi is $571 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the psychology majors at Adelphi University.
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 99 students earned a bachelor's degree in psychology from Adelphi. About 85% of these graduates were women and the other 15% were men.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Adelphi are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 54% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Adelphi University with a bachelor's in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 27 |
| White | 53 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Of the 42 psychology students who graduated with a master's degree in 2020-2021 from Adelphi, about 24% were men and 76% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Adelphi University with a master's in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 3 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology | 64 |
