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 FHSU ranks among other schools offering degrees in psychology.
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The bachelor's program at FHSU was ranked #363 on College Factual's Best Schools for psychology list. It is also ranked #4 in Kansas.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Fort Hays State University handed out 146 bachelor's degrees in general psychology. This is an increase of 9% over the previous year when 134 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 24 students received their master’s degree in psychology from FHSU. This makes it the #59 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 FHSU is $33,806. 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 FHSU, psychology students borrow a median amount of $29,000 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $26,000 for all psychology majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the psychology program at FHSU is $174 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the psychology majors at Fort Hays State University.
Of the 146 psychology students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from FHSU, about 16% were men and 84% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at FHSU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 67% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Fort Hays State University with a bachelor's in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 18 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17 |
| White | 98 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 10 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 24 psychology majors earned their master's degree from FHSU. Of these graduates, 13% were men and 88% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at FHSU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 58% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Fort Hays State University with a master's in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 3 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Child Development & Psychology | 17 |
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