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. Also, learn how William & Mary ranks among other schools offering degrees in psychology.
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William & Mary is in the top 10% of the country for psychology. More specifically it was ranked #72 out of 952 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #5 in Virginia.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, William & Mary handed out 164 bachelor's degrees in general psychology. This is an increase of 16% over the previous year when 141 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 12 students received their master’s degree in psychology from William & Mary. This makes it the #127 most popular school for psychology master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of psychology students who receive their bachelor's degree at William & Mary is $25,989. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $28,637 for all psychology students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at William & Mary, psychology students borrow a median amount of $19,379 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 William & Mary is $285 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the psychology majors at William & Mary.
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 164 students earned a bachelor's degree in psychology from William & Mary. About 79% of these graduates were women and the other 21% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 53% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from William & Mary with a bachelor's in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 13 |
| Black or African American | 15 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18 |
| White | 87 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 12 |
| Other Races | 19 |
Of the 12 students who earned a master's degree in General Psychology from William & Mary in 2020-2021, 42% were men and 58% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at William & Mary are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 67% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from William & Mary with a master's in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology | 20 |
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