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. Also, learn how WCU ranks among other schools offering degrees in psychology.
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The bachelor's program at WCU was ranked #370 on College Factual's Best Schools for psychology list. It is also ranked #10 in North Carolina.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Western Carolina University handed out 120 bachelor's degrees in general psychology. This is a decrease of 26% over the previous year when 163 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 12 students received their master’s degree in psychology from WCU. This makes it the #127 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 WCU is $23,472. 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 WCU, psychology students borrow a median amount of $23,250 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 WCU is $208 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the psychology majors at Western Carolina University.
Of the 120 psychology students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from WCU, about 18% were men and 82% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at WCU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 78% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Carolina University with a bachelor's in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 93 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 9 |
For the most recent academic year available, 8% of psychology master's degrees went to men and 92% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 83% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Carolina University with a master's in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology | 5 |
