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. Also, learn how VSU ranks among other schools offering degrees in psychology.
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The bachelor's program at VSU was ranked #572 on College Factual's Best Schools for psychology list. It is also ranked #9 in Georgia.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Valdosta State University handed out 121 bachelor's degrees in general psychology. This is an increase of 13% over the previous year when 107 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 11 students received their master’s degree in psychology from VSU. This makes it the #141 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 VSU is $24,742. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $28,637 for all psychology students.
Graduates of the master's psychology program at VSU make a median salary of $41,625. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $42,335.
While getting their bachelor's degree at VSU, psychology students borrow a median amount of $27,000 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $26,000 for all psychology majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the psychology program at VSU is $270 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the psychology majors at Valdosta State University.
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 121 students earned a bachelor's degree in psychology from VSU. About 81% of these graduates were women and the other 19% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Valdosta State University with a bachelor's in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 44 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 58 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 7 |
Of the 11 psychology students who graduated with a master's degree in 2020-2021 from VSU, about 27% were men and 73% 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 Valdosta State University with a master's in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
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