We’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at City. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #17 out of 72 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates City as a strong choice for general psychology, coming in at #145 out of 1,317 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Psychology Schools | 145 of 1,317 |
| Best General Psychology Schools in New York | 17 of 81 |
| Best General Psychology Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 35 of 233 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in general psychology at City, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 406 |
| Master’s | 49 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, CUNY City College awarded 406 bachelor’s degrees in general psychology.
City holds a strong position among schools offering general psychology at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #17 out of 72 schools by College Factual.
General Psychology graduates with a bachelor’s degree from City go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $48,043 a year. This is below $61,249, the median for all majors at City.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at City, general psychology students accumulate a median of $10,000 in student loans. This is below $13,389, the typical median for all majors at City.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,930 | $14,880 |
| Fees | $410 | $410 |
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Among recent graduates, 24% of general psychology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 76% went to women.
The majority of general psychology bachelor’s degree graduates at City were Hispanic or Latino. Approximately 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 general 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 |
City conferred 406 bachelor’s completions in psychology, general recently — 76% to women and 24% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Hispanic or Latino (48%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at City. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in General Psychology | 49 |