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 GaSou ranks among other schools offering degrees in psychology.
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The bachelor's program at GaSou was ranked #257 on College Factual's Best Schools for psychology list. It is also ranked #4 in Georgia.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Georgia Southern University handed out 274 bachelor's degrees in general psychology. This is an increase of 26% over the previous year when 218 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 16 students received their master’s degree in psychology from GaSou. This makes it the #93 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 GaSou is $26,411. 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 GaSou, psychology students borrow a median amount of $25,000 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 GaSou is $161 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the psychology majors at Georgia Southern University.
Of the 274 students who earned a bachelor's degree in General Psychology from GaSou in 2020-2021, 16% were men and 84% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 53% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Georgia Southern University with a bachelor's in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 86 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 25 |
| White | 146 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 12 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 16 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in psychology from GaSou. About 25% were men and 75% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 81% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Georgia Southern University with a master's in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology | 45 |
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