by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at Hunter. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #11 out of 92 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Hunter as a strong choice for psychology, coming in at #120 out of 1,514 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Psychology Schools | 120 of 1,514 |
| Best Psychology Schools in New York | 13 of 103 |
| Best Psychology Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 29 of 273 |
The following degree levels are available for psychology at Hunter, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 614 |
| Master’s | 48 |
| Graduate Certificate | 16 |
This psychology field at Hunter includes the following specific majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Psychology, General | 625 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | 36 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | 12 |
| Psychology, Other | 5 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, CUNY Hunter College handed out 614 bachelor’s degrees in psychology.
Hunter ranks competitively among schools offering psychology at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #11 out of 92 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in New York | 11 |
| Best Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 27 |
| Best Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 110 |
Psychology graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Hunter go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $50,493 a year. This is lower than $68,281, the median for all majors at Hunter.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Hunter, psychology students accumulate a median of $10,923 in student loans. This is lower than $11,091, the typical median for all majors at Hunter.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,930 | $14,880 |
| Fees | $452 | $452 |
Find out more about Hunter tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 23% of psychology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 77% went to women.
The largest share of psychology bachelor’s degree graduates at Hunter are Hispanic or Latino. Roughly 35% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from CUNY Hunter College with a bachelor’s in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 152 |
| Black or African American | 78 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 216 |
| White | 125 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 29 |
| Other Races | 14 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at Hunter. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Psychology | 48 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Psychology | 16 |
