by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at Bates. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level. Its best result is a rank of #2 out of 10 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Bates among the top schools in the country for psychology, coming in at #14 out of 1,514 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Psychology Schools | 14 of 1,514 |
| Best Psychology Schools in Maine | 2 of 11 |
| Best Psychology Schools in the New England Region | 5 of 116 |
The following degree levels are granted in psychology at Bates, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 50 |
The psychology area of study at Bates breaks down into these majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Research and Experimental Psychology | 50 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Bates College awarded 50 bachelor’s degrees in psychology.
Bates is among the very best schools in the country for psychology at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #2 out of 10 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Maine | 2 |
| Best Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region | 6 |
| Best Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 15 |
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Bates, psychology students borrow a median amount of $13,750 in student loans. This is above $12,226, the typical median for all majors at Bates.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $59,062 | $66,590 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 34% of psychology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 66% went to women.
The largest share of psychology bachelor’s degree graduates at Bates were White. Roughly 66% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Bates College with a bachelor’s in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 33 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 2 |