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Psychology in New York

Psychology Schools in New York

11,039 students earned Psychology degrees in New York in the 2022-2023 year.

In terms of popularity, Psychology is the 4th most popular major in the state out of a total 336 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Psychology Majors in New York

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 9,726
Associate Degree 795
Master’s Degree 477
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 27
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 27
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 27
Post-Master’s Certificate 13
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 13
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 1

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of psychology majors in New York is as follows:

  • Asian: 10.3%
  • Black or African American: 11.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 23.4%
  • White: 43.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 5.0%
  • Other Races: 6.1%
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Jobs for Psychology Grads in New York

33,290 people in the state and 625,220 in the nation are employed in jobs related to psychology.

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Wages for Psychology Jobs in New York

Psychology grads earn an average of $99,640 in the state and $95,610 nationwide.

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

#1

Hunter College

New York
693 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
24,052 Total Students

100% of students get financical aid. It takes the average student 4.67 years to graduate. 32% of the teachers are full time.

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661 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
32,347 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $19,592. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1. 86% of students get financical aid.

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#3

Queens College

Queens
624 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
19,700 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 42% are considered full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.64 years. 100% of students get financical aid.

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#4

Brooklyn College

Brooklyn
602 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
17,735 Total Students

35% of the teachers are full time. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $3,700. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1.

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#5

Stony Brook University

Stony Brook
569 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
26,782 Total Students

19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 63% of the teachers are full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.26 years.

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414 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
15,227 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. It takes the average student 4.76 years to graduate. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 37% are considered full time.

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347 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
18,148 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.14 years to graduate. 80% of students get financical aid. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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344 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
17,688 Total Students

97% of students get financical aid. 56% of the teachers are full time. This public school has an average net price of $17,051.

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326 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
12,797 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $6,007. 99% of students get financical aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.74 years.

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#10

Lehman College

Bronx
324 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
15,091 Total Students

100% of students get financical aid. The average student takes 4.66 years to complete their degree at Lehman. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1.

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

Major Annual Graduates in NY
Clinical & Counseling Psychology 2,408
Child Development & Psychology 1,838
Other Psychology 204

View all majors related to Psychology

View Nationwide Psychology Report

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