by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at CWU. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #9 out of 20 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks CWU as a strong choice for psychology, placing at #189 out of 1,514 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Psychology Schools | 189 of 1,514 |
| Best Psychology Schools in Washington | 9 of 22 |
Here is each degree level offered in psychology at CWU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 260 |
| Master’s | 24 |
This psychology field at CWU includes the following specific majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Psychology, General | 260 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | 19 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | 5 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Central Washington University handed out 260 bachelor’s degrees in psychology.
CWU is in the top 15% of the country for psychology at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #9 out of 20 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Washington | 9 |
| Best Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region | 42 |
| Best Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 178 |
Psychology students who finish a bachelor’s at CWU earn a median of $43,638 a year. This is below $54,307, the median for all majors at CWU.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at CWU, psychology graduates take on a median debt of $19,500 in student loans. This is below $22,038, the typical median for all majors at CWU.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,656 | $25,340 |
| Fees | $2,186 | $2,186 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 18% of psychology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 82% went to women.
The largest share of psychology bachelor’s degree graduates at CWU were White. Approximately 62% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Central Washington University with a bachelor’s in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 64 |
| White | 161 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 21 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at CWU. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Psychology | 24 |
