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Psychology in Connecticut

Psychology Schools in Connecticut

2,722 Psychology students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

In terms of popularity, Psychology is the 5th most popular major in the state out of a total 35 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Psychology Majors in Connecticut

Psychology majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 1,937
Master’s Degree 446
Associate Degree 155
Post-Master’s Certificate 120
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 120
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 62
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 62
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 62
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 2

Gender Distribution

In Connecticut, a psychology major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of psychology majors in Connecticut is as follows:

  • Asian: 5.5%
  • Black or African American: 10.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 15.7%
  • White: 57.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.7%
  • Other Races: 7.5%
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Jobs for Psychology Grads in Connecticut

There are 9,270 people in the state and 625,220 people in the nation working in psychology jobs.

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Wages for Psychology Jobs in Connecticut

A typical salary for a psychology grad in the state is $90,870, compared to a typical salary of $95,610 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Connecticut that offer psychology degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

493 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
27,215 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $23,512. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. 89% of students get financical aid.

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160 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
9,331 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 92% get financial aid. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $19,291. The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1.

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153 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
5,246 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. A typical student attending WestConn will pay a net price of $16,707. 84% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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149 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
6,961 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. An average student at University of New Haven will pay a net price of $33,170. The average student takes 4.20 years to complete their degree at University of New Haven.

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Wesleyan University

Middletown
149 Degrees in Major Awarded
91% Graduation Rate
3,053 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 90% are considered full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.05 years. 49% of students get financical aid.

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147 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
9,313 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.07 years. The full-time teacher rate is 33%. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1.

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146 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
10,652 Total Students

48% of the teachers are full time. A typical student attending CCSU will pay a net price of $16,210. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1.

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University of Hartford

West Hartford
120 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
6,493 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.19 years to graduate. An average student at UHart will pay a net price of $30,886. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it.

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Post University

Waterbury
108 Degrees in Major Awarded
27% Graduation Rate
13,844 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 4% are considered full time. The average student takes 4.37 years to complete their degree at Post University.

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Yale University

New Haven
103 Degrees in Major Awarded
96% Graduation Rate
12,060 Total Students

6 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The full-time teacher rate is 73%. An average student at Yale will pay a net price of $18,535.

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