Below are the key facts about graduate study in psychology at Mount St. Mary’s. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s, Professional Certificate levels, with undergraduate study also available. It ranks as high as #6 out of 9 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Mount St. Mary’s as a strong choice for psychology, ranked #734 out of 1,523 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Psychology Schools | 734 of 1,523 |
| Best Psychology Schools in Maryland | 14 of 22 |
| Best Psychology Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 176 of 273 |
Here is each degree level available for psychology at Mount St. Mary’s, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 26 |
| Master’s | 15 |
| Professional Certificate | 6 |
The psychology area of study at Mount St. Mary’s breaks down into these majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Research and Experimental Psychology | 26 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | 21 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Mount St. Mary’s University handed out 15 master’s degrees in psychology.
Mount St. Mary’s holds a strong position among schools offering psychology at the master’s level. In particular it placed #6 out of 9 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Psychology Master’s Degree Schools in Maryland | 6 |
| Best Psychology Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 42 |
| Best Psychology Master’s Degree Schools | 168 |
Among recent graduates, 13% of psychology master’s degrees went to men and 87% went to women.
The majority of psychology master’s degree graduates at Mount St. Mary’s are White. Roughly 47% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Mount St. Mary’s University with a master’s in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Mount St. Mary’s University conferred 6 professional certificate degrees in psychology.
Mount St. Mary’s has not been ranked for psychology at the professional certificate level.
All of the 6 students who graduated with a professional certificate degree in psychology from Mount St. Mary’s identified as women.
The largest share of psychology professional certificate degree graduates at Mount St. Mary’s were White. Roughly 83% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Mount St. Mary’s University with a professional certificate in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
You can also study this field as an undergraduate at Mount St. Mary’s. The following undergraduate award levels are reported.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Psychology | 26 |