Here is an overview of this program at Rider University. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #13 out of 26 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Rider University highly for psychology, coming in at #442 out of 1,514 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Psychology Schools | 442 of 1,514 |
| Best Psychology Schools in New Jersey | 12 of 28 |
| Best Psychology Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 104 of 273 |
The following degree levels are granted in psychology at Rider University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 63 |
| Master’s | 25 |
| Graduate Certificate | 43 |
| Professional Certificate | 15 |
The psychology field at Rider University includes the following specific majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | 89 |
| Psychology, General | 57 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Rider University conferred 63 bachelor’s degrees in psychology.
Rider University holds a strong position among schools offering psychology at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #13 out of 26 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in New Jersey | 13 |
| Best Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 98 |
| Best Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 384 |
Psychology majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Rider University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $59,563 a year. This is lower than $62,159, the median for all majors at Rider University.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Rider University, psychology students accumulate a median of $27,000 in student loans. This is above $26,205, the typical median for all majors at Rider University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $35,000 | $39,700 |
| Fees | $1,420 | $1,420 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 19% of psychology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 81% went to women.
The majority of psychology bachelor’s degree graduates at Rider University are White. Approximately 56% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rider University with a bachelor’s in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
| White | 35 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at Rider University. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Psychology | 25 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Psychology | 43 |
| Professional Certificate Degrees in Psychology | 15 |