Bachelor’s Degrees in General Psychology
Education Levels of Psychology Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 117,436 people earned their bachelor's degree in psychology. This earns it the #3 spot on the list of the most popular bachelor's degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in psychology at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 117,436 |
| Associate Degree | 17,944 |
| Master’s Degree | 6,995 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 1,634 |
| Basic Certificate | 222 |
| Graduate Certificate | 211 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 54 |
Earnings of Psychology Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in psychology is $31,484. This number may vary for a lot of reasons. For instance, you may decide to move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $28,474 to a high of $34,660.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in psychology is $25,532. The length of time it takes you to graduate and what college you attend can affect this number quite a bit. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $37,043 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $17,400.
The median monthly payment of a psychology graduate with a 10-year repayment plan is $304.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their bachelor's degree in psychology. About 80.5% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 22,914 |
| Women | 94,522 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of psychology bachelor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7,092 |
| Black or African American | 13,109 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 26,439 |
| White | 58,677 |
| International Students | 2,895 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 9,224 |
Most Popular Psychology Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 1,351 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in psychology. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for psychology students seekinga bachelor's degree is Florida International University. Roughly 58,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,721 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,119 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,652 people received their bachelor's degree in psychology from FIU. Around 90% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 85% were women. Florida International University psychology graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $31,484.
Southern New Hampshire University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in psychology. Roughly 134,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,450 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,467 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,646 people received their bachelor's degree in psychology from SNHU. Around 30% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 83% were women. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in psychology at Southern New Hampshire University make a median salary of 31,484.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for psychology majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Central Florida. Roughly 71,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,478 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,916 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,390 people received their bachelor's degree in psychology from UCF. About 81% of this group were women, and 53% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that UCF graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $31,484.
The 4th most popular school in the country for psychology majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Liberty University. Each year, around 93,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,015 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,740 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,332 people received their bachelor's degree in psychology from Liberty University. About 83% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Liberty University psychology graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $31,484.
The 5th most popular school in the country for psychology majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is California State University - Northridge. Each year, around 40,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 864 people received their bachelor's degree in psychology from CSUN. Around 72% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 78% were women. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in psychology at California State University - Northridge make a median salary of 31,484.
Florida State University is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in psychology. Roughly 43,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,640 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,684 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 824 people received their bachelor's degree in psychology from Florida State. Of these students, 84% were women and 43% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Florida State University psychology graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $31,484.
Arizona State University - Tempe is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in psychology. Each year, around 74,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,308 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,376 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 809 people received their bachelor's degree in psychology from ASU - Tempe. Around 47% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 79% were women. Data shows that ASU - Tempe graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $31,484.
Pennsylvania State University - Main Campus is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in psychology. Roughly 0 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $19,672 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,956 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 807 people received their bachelor's degree in psychology from Penn State University Park. Of these students, 73% were women and 30% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Pennsylvania State University - Main Campus psychology graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $31,484.
California State University - Fullerton is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in psychology. Each year, around 42,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 791 people received their bachelor's degree in psychology from Cal State Fullerton. Around 78% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 77% were women. Data shows that Cal State Fullerton graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $31,484.
University of Houston is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in psychology. Roughly 47,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,685 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,723 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 776 people received their bachelor's degree in psychology from UH. Of these students, 79% were women and 76% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in psychology at University of Houston make a median salary of 31,484.
The 11th most popular school in the country for psychology majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of South Florida - Main Campus. Roughly 50,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,559 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,350 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 761 people received their bachelor's degree in psychology from USF Tampa. About 80% of this group were women, and 45% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. University of South Florida - Main Campus psychology graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $31,484.
The 12th most popular school in the country for psychology majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Arizona State University - Skysong. Each year, around 53,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,308 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,170 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 728 people received their bachelor's degree in psychology from ASU - Skysong. Around 42% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 82% were women. Arizona State University - Skysong psychology graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $31,484.
The 13th most popular school in the country for psychology majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Hunter College. Each year, around 24,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,090 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 686 people received their bachelor's degree in psychology from Hunter. Around 71% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 82% were women. Hunter College psychology graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $31,484.
The 14th most popular school in the country for psychology majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University at Buffalo. Roughly 32,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,310 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 649 people received their bachelor's degree in psychology from University at Buffalo. Around 27% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 76% were women. Data shows that University at Buffalo graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $31,484.
The 16th most popular school in the country for psychology majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of California - Los Angeles. Roughly 44,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 630 people received their bachelor's degree in psychology from UCLA. Around 61% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 79% were women. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in psychology at University of California - Los Angeles make a median salary of 31,484.
Queens College comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in psychology. Roughly 19,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,090 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 605 people received their bachelor's degree in psychology from QC. Around 69% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 81% were women. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in psychology at Queens College make a median salary of 31,484.
Brooklyn College comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in psychology. Each year, around 17,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,090 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 602 people received their bachelor's degree in psychology from Brooklyn College. About 80% of this group were women, and 70% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Brooklyn College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $31,484.
The 19th most popular school in the country for psychology majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is San Diego State University. Each year, around 36,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 601 people received their bachelor's degree in psychology from SDSU. Around 65% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 80% were women. Data shows that SDSU graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $31,484.
California State University - Sacramento comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in psychology. Roughly 32,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 600 people received their bachelor's degree in psychology from Sac State. Around 66% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 79% were women. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in psychology at California State University - Sacramento make a median salary of 31,484.
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Below are some popular majors that are similar to psychology that offer bachelor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Child Development & Psychology | 18,392 |
| Clinical & Counseling Psychology | 4,514 |
| Other Psychology | 382 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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