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 NC State ranks among other schools offering degrees in psychology.
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NC State is in the top 10% of the country for psychology. More specifically it was ranked #83 out of 952 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in North Carolina.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, North Carolina State University handed out 283 bachelor's degrees in general psychology. This is an increase of 21% over the previous year when 234 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 8 students received their master’s degree in psychology from NC State. This makes it the #185 most popular school for psychology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 25 students received their doctoral degrees in psychology in 2021, making the school the #8 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of psychology students who receive their bachelor's degree at NC State is $27,334. 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 NC State, psychology students borrow a median amount of $22,373 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 NC State is $235 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the psychology majors at North Carolina State University.
Of the 283 students who earned a bachelor's degree in General Psychology from NC State in 2020-2021, 23% were men and 77% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 64% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from North Carolina State University with a bachelor's in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 24 |
| Black or African American | 34 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21 |
| White | 182 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 18 |
The psychology program at NC State awarded 8 master's degrees in 2020-2021. About 13% of these degrees went to men with the other 88% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 75% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from North Carolina State University with a master's in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
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