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. Also, learn how FAU ranks among other schools offering degrees in psychology.
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The bachelor's program at FAU was ranked #190 on College Factual's Best Schools for psychology list. It is also ranked #7 in Florida.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Florida Atlantic University handed out 312 bachelor's degrees in general psychology. This is a decrease of 10% over the previous year when 348 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 10 students received their master’s degree in psychology from FAU. This makes it the #155 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 FAU is $27,034. 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 FAU, psychology students borrow a median amount of $18,250 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.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the psychology program at FAU is $366 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the psychology majors at Florida Atlantic University.
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 312 students earned a bachelor's degree in psychology from FAU. About 83% of these graduates were women and the other 17% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Florida Atlantic University with a bachelor's in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 15 |
| Black or African American | 50 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 110 |
| White | 118 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 12 |
Of the 10 psychology students who graduated with a master's degree in 2020-2021 from FAU, about 40% were men and 60% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at FAU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 70% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Florida Atlantic University with a master's in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Child Development & Psychology | 135 |
| Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology | 37 |
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