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 Fisk ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in psychology.
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The bachelor's program at Fisk was ranked #679 on College Factual's Best Schools for psychology list. It is also ranked #16 in Tennessee.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Fisk University handed out 13 bachelor's degrees in general psychology. This is an increase of 44% over the previous year when 9 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 2 students received their master’s degree in psychology from Fisk. This makes it the #287 most popular school for psychology master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of psychology students who receive their bachelor's degree at Fisk is $28,812. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $28,637 for all psychology bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Fisk, psychology students borrow a median amount of $26,500 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $26,000 for all psychology majors across the country.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the psychology majors at Fisk University.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 13 psychology majors earned their bachelor's degree from Fisk. Of these graduates, 8% were men and 92% were women.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are black or African Americans. About 92% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Fisk University with a bachelor's in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 12 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Of the 2 students who graduated with a Master’s in psychology from Fisk in 2021, 50% were men and 50% were women.
The majority of the master's degree graduates for this major are black or African Americans. About 100% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Fisk University with a master's in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
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