by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at Montclair State University. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #6 out of 26 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Montclair State University as a strong choice for psychology, ranked #285 out of 1,514 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Psychology Schools | 285 of 1,514 |
| Best Psychology Schools in New Jersey | 8 of 28 |
| Best Psychology Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 72 of 273 |
The following degree levels are offered in psychology at Montclair State University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 471 |
| Master’s | 77 |
| Doctoral | 8 |
| Graduate Certificate | 4 |
This psychology field at Montclair State University includes the following specific majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Psychology, General | 482 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | 58 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | 20 |
During the most recent reporting year, Montclair State University conferred 471 bachelor’s degrees in psychology.
Montclair State University is in the top 5% of the country for psychology at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #6 out of 26 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in New Jersey | 6 |
| Best Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 62 |
| Best Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 255 |
Psychology graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Montclair State University report a median salary of $46,888 a year. This is below $59,350, the median for all majors at Montclair State University.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Montclair State University, psychology graduates take on a median debt of $25,000 in student loans. This is lower than $25,267, the typical median for all majors at Montclair State University.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,323 | $24,900 |
| Fees | $1,122 | $1,122 |
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Among recent graduates, 16% of psychology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 84% went to women.
The majority of psychology bachelor’s degree graduates at Montclair State University are Hispanic or Latino. About 43% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Montclair State University with a bachelor’s in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 23 |
| Black or African American | 53 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 203 |
| White | 159 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 32 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at Montclair State University. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Psychology | 77 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Psychology | 8 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Psychology | 4 |
