Below are the key facts about this program at Marshall University. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #5 out of 13 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Marshall University among the top schools in the country for psychology, ranked #1,086 out of 1,514 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Psychology Schools | 1,086 of 1,514 |
| Best Psychology Schools in West Virginia | 5 of 13 |
| Best Psychology Schools in the Southeast Region | 163 of 327 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in psychology at Marshall University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 96 |
| Master’s | 22 |
| Professional Certificate | 16 |
This psychology area of study at Marshall University covers the following majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Psychology, General | 118 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | 31 |
During the most recent reporting year, Marshall University awarded 96 bachelor’s degrees in psychology.
Marshall University is in the top 15% of the country for psychology at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #5 out of 13 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in West Virginia | 5 |
| Best Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 142 |
| Best Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 864 |
Psychology students who finish a bachelor’s at Marshall University earn a median of $40,770 a year. This is lower than $62,090, the median for all majors at Marshall University.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Marshall University, psychology graduates take on a median debt of $26,000 in student loans. This is above $25,139, the typical median for all majors at Marshall University.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,190 | $18,748 |
| Fees | $1,594 | $1,594 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 18% of psychology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 82% went to women.
The largest share of psychology bachelor’s degree graduates at Marshall University were White. Approximately 84% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Marshall University with a bachelor’s in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 81 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 6 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at Marshall University. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Psychology | 22 |
| Professional Certificate Degrees in Psychology | 16 |