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. We've also included details on how CWU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in psychology.
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The bachelor's program at CWU was ranked #349 on College Factual's Best Schools for psychology list. It is also ranked #8 in Washington.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Central Washington University handed out 201 bachelor's degrees in general psychology. This is a decrease of 5% over the previous year when 211 degrees were handed out.
Psychology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from CWU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $30,225 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 CWU, psychology students borrow a median amount of $19,500 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 CWU is $205 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the psychology majors at Central Washington University.
Of the 201 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in psychology from CWU in 2021, 20% were men and 80% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 51% of 2021 graduates were in 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 | 6 |
| Black or African American | 11 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 39 |
| White | 102 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 42 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology | 23 |
| Child Development & Psychology | 3 |
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