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. We've also included details on how W&J ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in psychology.
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The bachelor's program at W&J was ranked #235 on College Factual's Best Schools for psychology list. It is also ranked #9 in Pennsylvania.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Washington & Jefferson College handed out 26 bachelor's degrees in general psychology. This is a decrease of 46% over the previous year when 48 degrees were handed out.
Psychology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from W&J go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $33,333 a year. 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 W&J, 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 W&J is $633 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the psychology majors at Washington & Jefferson College.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 26 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in psychology from W&J. About 15% were men and 85% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 81% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Washington & Jefferson College with a bachelor's in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 21 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
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