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 #76 out of 979 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in North Carolina.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, North Carolina State University handed out 305 bachelor's degrees in general psychology. This is an increase of 8% over the previous year when 283 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 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 2022, 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 $29,738. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $31,484 for all psychology students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at NC State, psychology students borrow a median amount of $25,704 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $25,532 for all psychology majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the psychology program at NC State is $235 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at NC State was $1,225 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $272 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,535 | $29,407 |
| Fees | $2,360 | $2,360 |
| Books and Supplies | $869 | $869 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,719 | $13,719 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,121 | $3,121 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 305 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in psychology from NC State. About 21% were men and 79% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at NC State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 66% of students fell into 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 | 25 |
| Black or African American | 27 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 26 |
| White | 201 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 23 |
NC State 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 NC State Online Learning page.
Of the 9 students who graduated with a Master’s in psychology from NC State in 2022, 22% were men and 78% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at NC State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 67% of students fell into 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 | 1 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the psychology majors at North Carolina State University.
More about our data sources and methodologies.