by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how Benedictine U ranks in comparison to other schools with psychology programs.
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The bachelor's program at Benedictine U was ranked #461 on College Factual's Best Schools for psychology list. It is also ranked #24 in Illinois.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Benedictine University handed out 64 bachelor's degrees in general psychology. This is a decrease of 18% over the previous year when 78 degrees were handed out.
Psychology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Benedictine U go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $29,872 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $28,637 for all psychology bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Benedictine U, psychology students borrow a median amount of $27,000 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $26,000 for all psychology majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the psychology program at Benedictine U is $312 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the psychology majors at Benedictine University.
Of the 64 students who earned a bachelor's degree in General Psychology from Benedictine U in 2020-2021, 27% were men and 73% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Benedictine University with a bachelor's in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17 |
| White | 26 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 5 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology | 14 |
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