We’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at WSU. It is offered at the Bachelor’s, Certificate levels, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #10 out of 12 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, WSU highly for general psychology, coming in at #791 out of 1,317 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Psychology Schools | 791 of 1,317 |
| Best General Psychology Schools in Kansas | 10 of 14 |
| Best General Psychology Schools in the Plains States Region | 70 of 120 |
The table below lists every degree level available for general psychology at WSU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 104 |
| Certificate | 9 |
| Master’s | 8 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Wichita State University conferred 104 bachelor’s degrees in general psychology.
WSU is in the top 10% of the country for general psychology at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #10 out of 12 schools by College Factual.
General Psychology majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from WSU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $38,402 a year. This is lower than $52,641, the median for all majors at WSU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at WSU, general psychology students accumulate a median of $27,000 in student loans. This is higher than $24,307, the typical median for all majors at WSU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,843 | $17,714 |
| Fees | $2,155 | $2,155 |
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Among recent graduates, 16% of general psychology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 84% went to women.
The largest share of general psychology bachelor’s degree graduates at WSU are White. Approximately 63% of graduates fell into 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 general psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19 |
| White | 66 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 8 |
WSU awarded 104 bachelor’s degrees in psychology, general in the latest year of data — 84% to women and 16% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (63%).
During the most recent reporting year, Wichita State University handed out 9 certificate degrees in general psychology.
WSU is not currently ranked for general psychology at the certificate level.
All of the 9 students who graduated with a certificate degree in general psychology from WSU identified as women.
The largest share of general psychology certificate degree graduates at WSU were White. About 67% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Wichita State University with a certificate in general psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
WSU conferred 9 certificate degrees in psychology, general recently — 100% to women and 0% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (67%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at WSU. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in General Psychology | 8 |