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. In addition, we cover how Westfield ranks in comparison to other schools with psychology programs.
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The bachelor's program at Westfield was ranked #269 on College Factual's Best Schools for psychology list. It is also ranked #16 in Massachusetts.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Westfield State University handed out 94 bachelor's degrees in general psychology. This is a decrease of 20% over the previous year when 118 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of psychology students who receive their bachelor's degree at Westfield is $30,569. 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 Westfield, 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 Westfield is $191 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the psychology majors at Westfield State University.
For the most recent academic year available, 16% of psychology bachelor's degrees went to men and 84% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 68% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Westfield State University with a bachelor's in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15 |
| White | 64 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 9 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology | 14 |
| Other Psychology | 14 |
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