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. We've also included details on how EU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in psychology.
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The bachelor's program at EU was ranked #632 on College Factual's Best Schools for psychology list. It is also ranked #40 in Pennsylvania.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Eastern University handed out 29 bachelor's degrees in general psychology. This is an increase of 32% over the previous year when 22 degrees were handed out.
Psychology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from EU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $27,901 a year. This is less than $28,637, which is the national median of all psychology majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at EU, psychology students borrow a median amount of $26,000 in student loans. This is about the same as the median debt load of allpsychology bachelor's degree recipients across the nation.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the psychology majors at Eastern University.
For the most recent academic year available, 17% of psychology bachelor's degrees went to men and 83% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 59% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Eastern University with a bachelor's in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology | 61 |
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