by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at VSU. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #26 out of 36 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates VSU as a strong choice for psychology, ranked #970 out of 1,514 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Psychology Schools | 970 of 1,514 |
| Best Psychology Schools in Virginia | 28 of 38 |
| Best Psychology Schools in the Southeast Region | 144 of 327 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in psychology at VSU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 71 |
| Master’s | 2 |
| Doctoral | 2 |
The psychology field at VSU breaks down into these majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Psychology, General | 73 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | 2 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Virginia State University awarded 71 bachelor’s degrees in psychology.
VSU is a solid choice among schools offering psychology at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #26 out of 36 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Virginia | 26 |
| Best Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 134 |
| Best Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 823 |
Psychology majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from VSU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $42,978 a year. This is higher than $41,327, the median for all majors at VSU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at VSU, psychology students accumulate a median of $27,000 in student loans. This is lower than $29,045, the typical median for all majors at VSU.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,540 | $17,532 |
| Fees | $4,342 | $5,118 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 15% of psychology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 85% went to women.
The majority of psychology bachelor’s degree graduates at VSU are Black or African American. Roughly 89% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Virginia State University with a bachelor’s in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 63 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Graduate study is also available at VSU. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Psychology | 2 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Psychology | 2 |
