Here is an overview of this program at SU. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #13 out of 36 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, SU among the top schools in the country for psychology, coming in at #427 out of 1,514 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Psychology Schools | 427 of 1,514 |
| Best Psychology Schools in Virginia | 15 of 38 |
| Best Psychology Schools in the Southeast Region | 54 of 327 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in psychology at SU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 34 |
| Master’s | 10 |
The psychology area of study at SU includes the following specific majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Psychology, General | 34 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | 10 |
During the most recent reporting year, Shenandoah University conferred 34 bachelor’s degrees in psychology.
SU holds a strong position among schools offering psychology at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #13 out of 36 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Virginia | 13 |
| Best Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 52 |
| Best Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 380 |
Psychology graduates with a bachelor’s degree from SU report a median salary of $47,605 a year. This is below $75,461, the median for all majors at SU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at SU, psychology students accumulate a median of $26,000 in student loans. This is below $26,005, the typical median for all majors at SU.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $33,140 | $35,460 |
| Fees | $1,490 | $1,490 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 12% of psychology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 88% went to women.
The majority of psychology bachelor’s degree graduates at SU were White. Roughly 76% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Shenandoah University with a bachelor’s in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 26 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 5 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at SU. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Psychology | 10 |