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. In addition, we cover how Purchase College ranks in comparison to other schools with psychology programs.
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The bachelor's program at Purchase College was ranked #874 on College Factual's Best Schools for psychology list. It is also ranked #65 in New York.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Purchase College handed out 53 bachelor's degrees in general psychology. This is a decrease of 25% over the previous year when 71 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of psychology students who receive their bachelor's degree at Purchase College is $23,080. 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 Purchase College, psychology students borrow a median amount of $24,250 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 Purchase College is $378 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the psychology majors at Purchase College.
Of the 53 students who earned a bachelor's degree in General Psychology from Purchase College in 2020-2021, 26% were men and 74% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 55% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Purchase College with a bachelor's in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 29 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
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