by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about graduate study in psychology at WCU. You can earn it at the Master’s, Graduate Certificate levels, with undergraduate study also available. It ranks as high as #2 out of 6 schools (Graduate Certificate level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks WCU as a strong choice for psychology, coming in at #223 out of 1,523 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Psychology Schools | 223 of 1,523 |
| Best Psychology Schools in Pennsylvania | 17 of 107 |
| Best Psychology Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 56 of 273 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in psychology at WCU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 273 |
| Master’s | 42 |
| Graduate Certificate | 12 |
This psychology area of study at WCU breaks down into these majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Psychology, General | 315 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | 18 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, West Chester University of Pennsylvania handed out 42 master’s degrees in psychology.
WCU is a solid choice among schools offering psychology at the master’s level. Its best result was #13 out of 39 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Psychology Master’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania | 13 |
| Best Psychology Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 49 |
| Best Psychology Master’s Degree Schools | 189 |
Among recent graduates, 31% of psychology master’s degrees went to men and 69% went to women.
The largest share of psychology master’s degree graduates at WCU were White. Roughly 64% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from West Chester University of Pennsylvania with a master’s in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 27 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 1 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, West Chester University of Pennsylvania handed out 12 graduate certificate degrees in psychology.
WCU is a solid choice among schools offering psychology at the graduate certificate level. Its best result was #2 out of 6 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| College Major Top Ranked | 2 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 5 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 13 |
For the most recent academic year available, 25% of psychology graduate certificate degrees went to men and 75% went to women.
The largest share of psychology graduate certificate degree graduates at WCU are White. Roughly 58% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from West Chester University of Pennsylvania with a graduate certificate in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
You can also study this field as an undergraduate at WCU. Here are the undergraduate award levels offered.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Psychology | 273 |