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 NWU ranks among other schools offering degrees in psychology.
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The bachelor's program at NWU was ranked #408 on College Factual's Best Schools for psychology list. It is also ranked #3 in Nebraska.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Nebraska Wesleyan University handed out 26 bachelor's degrees in general psychology. This is an increase of 8% over the previous year when 24 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of psychology students who receive their bachelor's degree at NWU is $28,546. 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 NWU, psychology students borrow a median amount of $27,000 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $26,000 for all psychology majors across the country.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the psychology majors at Nebraska Wesleyan University.
For the most recent academic year available, 12% of psychology bachelor's degrees went to men and 88% went to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at NWU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 62% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Nebraska Wesleyan University with a bachelor's in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology | 1 |
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