by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at NSU. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #10 out of 19 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks NSU among the top schools in the country for psychology, ranked #1,306 out of 1,514 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Psychology Schools | 1,306 of 1,514 |
| Best Psychology Schools in Louisiana | 13 of 20 |
| Best Psychology Schools in the Southeast Region | 243 of 327 |
Here is each degree level granted in psychology at NSU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 120 |
| Master’s | 8 |
This psychology area of study at NSU includes the following specific majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Psychology, General | 120 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | 8 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Northwestern State University of Louisiana handed out 120 bachelor’s degrees in psychology.
NSU is a solid choice among schools offering psychology at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #10 out of 19 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Louisiana | 10 |
| Best Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 224 |
| Best Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 1,070 |
Psychology students who finish a bachelor’s at NSU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $37,798 a year. This is below $54,388, the median for all majors at NSU.
To complete a bachelor’s at NSU, psychology students accumulate a median of $26,959 in student loans. This is lower than $27,418, the typical median for all majors at NSU.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,180 | $15,968 |
| Fees | $3,684 | $3,684 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 16% of psychology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 84% went to women.
The majority of psychology bachelor’s degree graduates at NSU were White. About 43% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northwestern State University of Louisiana with a bachelor’s in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 42 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 52 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 14 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at NSU. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Psychology | 8 |
