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. In addition, we cover how Baylor ranks in comparison to other schools with psychology programs.
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Baylor is in the top 10% of the country for psychology. More specifically it was ranked #85 out of 952 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #7 in Texas.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Baylor University handed out 120 bachelor's degrees in general psychology. This is an increase of 14% over the previous year when 105 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 7 students received their master’s degree in psychology from Baylor. This makes it the #209 most popular school for psychology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 3 students received their doctoral degrees in psychology in 2021, making the school the #99 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of psychology students who receive their bachelor's degree at Baylor is $24,478. This is less than $28,637, which is the national median of all psychology majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Baylor, psychology students borrow a median amount of $25,212 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 Baylor is $743 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the psychology majors at Baylor University.
Of the 120 psychology students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from Baylor, about 25% were men and 75% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Baylor University with a bachelor's in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 13 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 27 |
| White | 59 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 11 |
Of the 7 students who earned a master's degree in General Psychology from Baylor in 2020-2021, 29% were men and 71% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 71% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Baylor University with a master's in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology | 30 |
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