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 Marshall University ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in psychology.
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The bachelor's program at Marshall University was ranked #232 on College Factual's Best Schools for psychology list. It is also ranked #2 in West Virginia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Psychology Master’s Degree Schools | 85 |
| Best General Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 223 |
| Best General Psychology Schools | 232 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Marshall University handed out 88 bachelor's degrees in general psychology. This is a decrease of 4% over the previous year when 92 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 42 students received their master’s degree in psychology from Marshall University. This makes it the #27 most popular school for psychology master’s degree candidates in the country.
Psychology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Marshall University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $30,864 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $31,484 for all psychology students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Marshall University, psychology students borrow a median amount of $22,314 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 $25,532.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the psychology program at Marshall University is $193 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Marshall University paid an average of $781 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $307 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,372 | $18,724 |
| Fees | $1,570 | $1,570 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,100 | $1,100 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,852 | $12,852 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,400 | $2,400 |
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Of the 88 psychology students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from Marshall University, about 20% were men and 80% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 82% of 2022 graduates were in 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 | 1 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 72 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Marshall University does not offer an online option for its psychology bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Marshall University Online Learning page.
Psychology majors graduating with a master's degree from Marshall University make a median salary of $38,806 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $49,123.
Of the 27 students who graduated with a Master’s in psychology from Marshall University in 2022, 19% were men and 81% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Marshall University are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 93% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Marshall University with a master's in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 25 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the psychology majors at Marshall University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology | 26 |
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