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. We've also included details on how WestConn ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in psychology.
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The bachelor's program at WestConn was ranked #700 on College Factual's Best Schools for psychology list. It is also ranked #11 in Connecticut.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Western Connecticut State University handed out 80 bachelor's degrees in general psychology. This is a decrease of 7% over the previous year when 86 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of psychology students who receive their bachelor's degree at WestConn is $28,573. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $28,637 for all psychology students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at WestConn, psychology students borrow a median amount of $24,622 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.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the psychology majors at Western Connecticut State University.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 80 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in psychology from WestConn. About 20% were men and 80% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at WestConn are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 56% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Connecticut State University with a bachelor's in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19 |
| White | 45 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology | 73 |
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