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. We've also included details on how Northwestern ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in psychology.
Jump to any of the following sections:
The bachelor's program at Northwestern was ranked #456 on College Factual's Best Schools for psychology list. It is also ranked #21 in Minnesota.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Northwestern - St Paul handed out 27 bachelor's degrees in general psychology. This is a decrease of 29% over the previous year when 38 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of psychology students who receive their bachelor's degree at Northwestern is $31,056. This is higher than $28,637, which is the national median for all psychology bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Northwestern, psychology students borrow a median amount of $24,749 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.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the psychology majors at University of Northwestern - St Paul.
For the most recent academic year available, 4% of psychology bachelor's degrees went to men and 96% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 70% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Northwestern - St Paul with a bachelor's in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology | 4 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
