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 Western ranks among other schools offering degrees in psychology.
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The bachelor's program at Western was ranked #704 on College Factual's Best Schools for psychology list. It is also ranked #10 in Colorado.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Western Colorado University handed out 28 bachelor's degrees in general psychology. This is a decrease of 45% over the previous year when 51 degrees were handed out.
Psychology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Western go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $23,793 a year. 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 Western, psychology students borrow a median amount of $26,000 in student loans. This is about the same as the median debt load of allpsychology bachelor's degree recipients across the nation.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the psychology majors at Western Colorado University.
Of the 28 students who earned a bachelor's degree in General Psychology from Western in 2020-2021, 50% were men and 50% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Colorado University with a bachelor's in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 9 |
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