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Psychology in Connecticut

Psychology Schools in Connecticut

1,816 students earned Psychology degrees in Connecticut in the 2022-2023 year.

In terms of popularity, Psychology is the 4th most popular major in the state out of a total 244 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 1,621
Associate Degree 155
Master’s Degree 38
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: 4.7%
  • Black or African American: 10.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 18.4%
  • White: 55.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.4%
  • Other Races: 8.2%
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Jobs for Psychology Grads in Connecticut

In this state, there are 9,270 people employed in jobs related to a psychology degree, compared to 625,220 nationwide.

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Wages for Psychology Jobs in Connecticut

In this state, psychology grads earn an average of $90,870. Nationwide, they make an average of $95,610.

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

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

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 66% are considered full time. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Most students complete their degree in 4.16 years.

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

This public school has an average net price of $16,210. 96% of students get financical aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 48% are considered full time.

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

The average student takes 4.52 years to complete their degree at SCSU. The full-time teacher rate is 52%. A typical student attending SCSU will pay a net price of $19,291.

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

The average student takes 4.07 years to complete their degree at Sacred Heart. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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

35% of the teachers are full time. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This private school has an average net price of $33,170.

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100 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
4,644 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 59% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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#7

Wesleyan University

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

This private institution charges an average net price of $28,340. The full-time teacher rate is 90%. The average student takes 4.05 years to complete their degree at Wesleyan U.

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

The full-time teacher rate is 100%. 84% of students get financical aid. It takes the average student 4.42 years to graduate.

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#9

Trinity College

Hartford
71 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
2,241 Total Students

84% of the teachers are full time. The student to faculty ratio is 8 to 1. 71% of students get financical aid.

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#10

Post University

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

16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The full-time teacher rate is 4%. It takes the average student 4.37 years to graduate.

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

Major Annual Graduates in CT
Clinical & Counseling Psychology 372
Child Development & Psychology 294
Other Psychology 13

View all majors related to Psychology

View Nationwide Psychology Report

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