by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how SMCM ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in psychology.
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The bachelor's program at SMCM was ranked #340 on College Factual's Best Schools for psychology list. It is also ranked #6 in Maryland.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, St Mary's College of Maryland handed out 55 bachelor's degrees in general psychology. This is an increase of 20% over the previous year when 46 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of psychology students who receive their bachelor's degree at SMCM is $28,686. This is higher than $28,637, which is the national median for all psychology bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at SMCM, psychology students borrow a median amount of $21,500 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.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the psychology majors at St Mary’s College of Maryland.
Of the 55 students who earned a bachelor's degree in General Psychology from SMCM in 2020-2021, 15% were men and 85% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at SMCM are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 71% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from St Mary's College of Maryland with a bachelor's in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 39 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 9 |
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