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Psychology Schools in Connecticut

2,447 Psychology students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

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 1,840
Master’s Degree 334
Associate Degree 116
Post-Master’s Certificate 96
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 96
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 61
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 61
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 61

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: 5.1%
  • Black or African American: 10.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 15.4%
  • White: 56.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 4.1%
  • Other Races: 8.3%
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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
85% Graduation Rate
27,215 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 69%. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.00%. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1.

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

Most students complete their degree in 4.52 years. 48% of the teachers are full time. In their early career, SCSU grads earn an average salary of $42,096.

153 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
5,246 Total Students

A typical student attending WestConn will pay a net price of $18,166. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $42,888 a year. The 6.30% student loan default rate is lower than average.

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

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $35,735. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $45,887 a year. The average student takes 4.20 years to complete their degree at University of New Haven.

#4

Wesleyan University

Middletown
149 Degrees in Major Awarded
89% Graduation Rate
3,053 Total Students

89% of the teachers are full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 48% get financial aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.05 years.

147 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
9,313 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $53,558 after graduation. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $42,431. The 2.10% student loan default rate is lower than average.

146 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
10,652 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 49%. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $16,723.

#8

University of Hartford

West Hartford
120 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
6,493 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $28,712. It takes the average student 4.19 years to graduate. 43% of the teachers are full time.

#9

Post University

Waterbury
108 Degrees in Major Awarded
16% Graduation Rate
13,844 Total Students

The average student takes 4.37 years to complete their degree at Post University. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $29,296 a year. 6% of the teachers are full time.

#10

Yale University

New Haven
103 Degrees in Major Awarded
97% Graduation Rate
12,060 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $15,296. The student loan default rate of 0.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $72,046 a year.

Psychology Careers in CT

Some of the careers psychology majors go into include:

Job Title CT Job Growth CT Median Salary
Psychologists 12% $104,140
Psychology Professors 10% $88,570
Managers 9% $118,140
Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists 7% $88,890

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to psychology.

Major Annual Graduates in CT
Education 2,995
Social Sciences 2,891
Communication & Journalism 1,467
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences 593
History 514
Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies 329
Library Science 22

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