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. Also, learn how Southeastern ranks among other schools offering degrees in psychology.
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The bachelor's program at Southeastern was ranked #718 on College Factual's Best Schools for psychology list. It is also ranked #9 in Louisiana.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Southeastern Louisiana University handed out 85 bachelor's degrees in general psychology. This is an increase of 5% over the previous year when 81 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 10 students received their master’s degree in psychology from Southeastern. This makes it the #155 most popular school for psychology master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of psychology students who receive their bachelor's degree at Southeastern is $23,172. This is less than $28,637, which is the national median of all psychology majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Southeastern, psychology students borrow a median amount of $24,784 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.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the psychology program at Southeastern is $131 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the psychology majors at Southeastern Louisiana University.
The psychology program at Southeastern awarded 85 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 16% of these degrees went to men with the other 84% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 54% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southeastern Louisiana University with a bachelor's in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 28 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 46 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 4 |
For the most recent academic year available, 40% of psychology master's degrees went to men and 60% went to women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Southeastern are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 70% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southeastern Louisiana University with a master's in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
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