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. We've also included details on how CCSU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in psychology.
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The bachelor's program at CCSU was ranked #325 on College Factual's Best Schools for psychology list. It is also ranked #5 in Connecticut.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Central Connecticut State University handed out 134 bachelor's degrees in general psychology. This is a decrease of 11% over the previous year when 151 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 10 students received their master’s degree in psychology from CCSU. This makes it the #155 most popular school for psychology master’s degree candidates in the country.
Psychology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from CCSU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $31,885 a year. This is higher than $28,637, which is the national median for all psychology bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at CCSU, 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 CCSU is $190 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the psychology majors at Central Connecticut State University.
The psychology program at CCSU awarded 134 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 15% of these degrees went to men with the other 85% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 61% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Central Connecticut State University with a bachelor's in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 17 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20 |
| White | 82 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 5 |
The psychology program at CCSU awarded 10 master's degrees in 2020-2021. About 10% of these degrees went to men with the other 90% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Central Connecticut State University with a master's in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology | 2 |
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