by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at SPU. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #4 out of 20 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks SPU as a strong choice for psychology, placing at #176 out of 1,514 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Psychology Schools | 176 of 1,514 |
| Best Psychology Schools in Washington | 7 of 22 |
The following degree levels are available for psychology at SPU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 79 |
| Master’s | 30 |
| Doctoral | 29 |
The psychology area of study at SPU covers the following majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Psychology, General | 87 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | 42 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | 9 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Seattle Pacific University awarded 79 bachelor’s degrees in psychology.
SPU is a solid choice among schools offering psychology at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #4 out of 20 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Washington | 4 |
| Best Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region | 31 |
| Best Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 143 |
Psychology majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from SPU report a median salary of $63,519 a year. This is below $72,555, the median for all majors at SPU.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at SPU, psychology graduates take on a median debt of $26,000 in student loans. This is above $25,188, the typical median for all majors at SPU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $35,100 | $39,492 |
| Fees | $915 | $915 |
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Among recent graduates, 15% of psychology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 85% went to women.
The majority of psychology bachelor’s degree graduates at SPU are White. Roughly 44% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Seattle Pacific University with a bachelor’s in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 11 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 35 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 11 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at SPU. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Psychology | 30 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Psychology | 29 |
