by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about graduate study in psychology at SCSU. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s, Doctoral, Professional Certificate levels, with undergraduate study also available. At its best it places at #8 out of 9 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates SCSU as a strong choice for psychology, placing at #289 out of 1,523 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Psychology Schools | 289 of 1,523 |
| Best Psychology Schools in Connecticut | 9 of 21 |
| Best Psychology Schools in the New England Region | 37 of 117 |
Here is each degree level offered in psychology at SCSU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 141 |
| Master’s | 44 |
| Doctoral | 3 |
| Professional Certificate | 13 |
The psychology field at SCSU includes the following specific majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Psychology, General | 150 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | 51 |
During the most recent reporting year, Southern Connecticut State University conferred 44 master’s degrees in psychology.
SCSU is a solid choice among schools offering psychology at the master’s level. Specifically, it ranked #8 out of 9 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Psychology Master’s Degree Schools in Connecticut | 8 |
| Best Psychology Master’s Degree Schools in the New England Region | 28 |
| Best Psychology Master’s Degree Schools | 274 |
Among recent graduates, 18% of psychology master’s degrees went to men and 82% went to women.
The largest share of psychology master’s degree graduates at SCSU are White. About 64% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southern Connecticut State University with a master’s in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 28 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Southern Connecticut State University conferred 3 doctoral degrees in psychology.
SCSU is not yet ranked for psychology at the doctoral level.
All of the 3 students who graduated with a doctoral degree in psychology from SCSU were women.
The majority of psychology doctoral degree graduates at SCSU are White. About 67% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southern Connecticut State University with a doctoral in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Southern Connecticut State University conferred 13 professional certificate degrees in psychology.
SCSU is not currently ranked for psychology at the professional certificate level.
In the most recent graduating class, 23% of psychology professional certificate degrees went to men and 77% went to women.
The majority of psychology professional certificate degree graduates at SCSU are White. About 62% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southern Connecticut State University with a professional certificate in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
This field is also offered at the undergraduate level at SCSU. The following undergraduate award levels are reported.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Psychology | 141 |