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Psychology at Wichita State University

Here, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, and more. Also, learn how WSU ranks among other schools offering degrees in psychology.

Go directly to any of the following sections:

• Available Degrees
• Rankings
• Student Demographics

 

Psychology Degrees Available at WSU

• Basic Certificates in Psychology
• Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology
• Graduate Certificates in Psychology
• Master’s Degree in Psychology
• Doctorate Degree in Psychology

WSU Psychology Rankings

The bachelor's program at WSU was ranked #259 on College Factual's Best Schools for psychology list. It is also ranked #2 in Kansas.

Ranking Type	Rank
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Psychology (Income Over $110k)	40
Best Value Graduate Certificate Colleges for Psychology	41
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Psychology	52
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Psychology (Income Over $110k)	57
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Psychology (With Aid)	70
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Psychology (Income Over $110k)	74
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Psychology	74
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Psychology	76
Best Psychology Graduate Certificate Colleges for Veterans	79
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Psychology (Income $75-$110k)	81
Best Psychology Graduate Certificate Schools	81
Best Value Graduate Degree Colleges for Psychology	85
Best Value Colleges for Psychology (Income Over $110k)	89
Best Value Colleges for Psychology	91
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Psychology (With Aid)	91
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Psychology (Income $30-$48k)	93
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Psychology (Income $48-$75k)	96
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Psychology (Income $0-$30k)	103
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Psychology (Income $75-$110k)	105
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Psychology (With Aid)	115
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Psychology (Income $75-$110k)	125
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Psychology (Income $30-$48k)	127
Best Value Colleges for Psychology (With Aid)	130
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Psychology (Income $48-$75k)	135
Highest Paid Doctor’s Degree Psychology Graduates	137
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Psychology (Income $0-$30k)	147
Best Value Colleges for Psychology (Income $75-$110k)	150
Best Psychology Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans	158
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Psychology (Income $30-$48k)	161
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Psychology (Income $48-$75k)	163
Best Psychology Doctor’s Degree Schools	177
Best Value Colleges for Psychology (Income $30-$48k)	179
Best Value Colleges for Psychology (Income $48-$75k)	187
Best Psychology Master’s Degree Schools	189
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Psychology (Income $0-$30k)	191
Best Psychology Master’s Degree Colleges for Veterans	196
Best Psychology Graduate Degree Colleges for Veterans	207
Highest Paid Master’s Degree Psychology Graduates	210
Best Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans	213
Best Value Colleges for Psychology (Income $0-$30k)	215
Best Psychology Graduate Degree Schools	220
Best Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools	225
Best Psychology Colleges for Veterans	236
Best Psychology Schools	259
Highest Paid Bachelor’s Degree Psychology Graduates	384
Highest Paid Psychology Graduates	386

Popularity of Psychology at WSU

During the 2020-2021 academic year, Wichita State University handed out 136 bachelor's degrees in psychology. This is an increase of 25% over the previous year when 109 degrees were handed out.

In 2021, 44 students received their master’s degree in psychology from WSU. This makes it the #165 most popular school for psychology master’s degree candidates in the country.

In addition, 12 students received their doctoral degrees in psychology in 2021, making the school the #165 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.

 

WSU Psychology Students

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the psychology majors at Wichita State University.

WSU Psychology Bachelor’s Program

The psychology program at WSU awarded 136 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 25% of these degrees went to men with the other 75% going to women.

The majority of the students with this major are white. About 54% of 2021 graduates were in this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Wichita State University with a bachelor's in psychology.

Ethnic Background	Number of Students
Asian	10
Black or African American	8
Hispanic or Latino	22
White	74
Non-Resident Aliens	6
Other Races	16

WSU Psychology Master’s Program

For the most recent academic year available, 23% of psychology master's degrees went to men and 77% went to women.

The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at WSU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 61% of students fell into this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Wichita State University with a master's in psychology.

Ethnic Background	Number of Students
Asian	4
Black or African American	5
Hispanic or Latino	5
White	27
Non-Resident Aliens	1
Other Races	2

Psychology Majors

Psychology students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.

Major	Annual Graduates
General Psychology	163
Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology	56

References

• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online
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