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. We've also included details on how YHC ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in psychology.
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The bachelor's program at YHC was ranked #921 on College Factual's Best Schools for psychology list. It is also ranked #24 in Georgia.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Young Harris College handed out 22 bachelor's degrees in general psychology. This is an increase of 10% over the previous year when 20 degrees were handed out.
Psychology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from YHC go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $25,017 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 YHC, 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.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the psychology majors at Young Harris College.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 22 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in psychology from YHC. About 36% were men and 64% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 55% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Young Harris College with a bachelor's in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
