Here is an overview of this program at City. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #24 out of 92 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates City among the top schools in the country for psychology, ranked #204 out of 1,514 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Psychology Schools | 204 of 1,514 |
| Best Psychology Schools in New York | 27 of 103 |
| Best Psychology Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 52 of 273 |
The following degree levels are granted in psychology at City, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 406 |
| Master’s | 52 |
| Doctoral | 17 |
The psychology field at City breaks down into these majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Psychology, General | 455 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | 20 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, CUNY City College handed out 406 bachelor’s degrees in psychology.
City is a solid choice among schools offering psychology at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #24 out of 92 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in New York | 24 |
| Best Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 46 |
| Best Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 182 |
Psychology majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from City go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $48,043 a year. This is lower than $61,249, the median for all majors at City.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at City, psychology graduates take on a median debt of $10,000 in student loans. This is below $13,389, the typical median for all majors at City.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,930 | $14,880 |
| Fees | $410 | $410 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 24% of psychology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 76% went to women.
The majority of psychology bachelor’s degree graduates at City were Hispanic or Latino. Roughly 48% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from CUNY City College with a bachelor’s in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 95 |
| Black or African American | 64 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 194 |
| White | 32 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 12 |
| Other Races | 9 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at City. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Psychology | 52 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Psychology | 17 |