by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how Elon ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in psychology.
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Elon was ranked #116 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for psychology majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #4 in North Carolina.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Elon University handed out 93 bachelor's degrees in general psychology. This is an increase of 1% over the previous year when 92 degrees were handed out.
Psychology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Elon go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $44,439 a year. This is higher than $28,637, which is the national median for all psychology bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Elon, psychology students borrow a median amount of $23,250 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.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the psychology majors at Elon University.
Of the 93 students who earned a bachelor's degree in General Psychology from Elon in 2020-2021, 17% were men and 83% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 80% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Elon University with a bachelor's in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 74 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 3 |
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