2023 Most Popular General Psychology Bachelor's Degree Schools in New Jersey
Finding the Best General Psychology Bachelor's Degree School for You
Out of the majors we analyze each year, general psychology was ranked 4th in New Jersey. In fact, 3,346 were awarded in the state in 2020-2021.
There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which program is right for you. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools that offer fast-track entry to many fields.
To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Most Popular General Psychology Bachelor's Degree Schools in New Jersey ranking. This report analyzed 23 schools in New Jersey to see which ones were the most popular bachelor's degree programs for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the General Psychology program at each school on the list.
2023 Most Popular General Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in New Jersey
The colleges and universities below are the most popular for psychology majors pursuing a bachelor's degree.
Top 10 Most Popular General Psychology Bachelor's Degree Schools
Our analysis found Rowan University to be the most popular school for general psychology students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in New Jersey. Rowan is a large public school located in the large suburb of Glassboro.
About 76% of the students majoring in psychology at the school are women while 24% are male.
The average amount in student loans that psychology majors at Rowan take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $22,984. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $247, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Rutgers University - New Brunswick is a great place for general psychology students working on their bachelor’s degree. Rutgers New Brunswick is a very large public school located in the city of New Brunswick.
Women make up 79% of the psychology majors at the school.
After completing their Bachelor's Degree, psychology graduates from Rutgers New Brunswick carry an average student debt load of $23,982. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $215.
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Out of the 23 schools in New Jersey that were part of this year’s ranking, Kean University landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the large suburb of Union, Kean is a public school with a fairly large student population.
Women make up 84% of the psychology majors at the school.
While working on their Bachelor's Degree, psychology majors at Kean accumulate an average of around $27,423 in student debt. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $231, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Rutgers University - Newark is a great place for general psychology students working on their bachelor’s degree. Rutgers Newark is a fairly large public school located in the city of Newark.
About 83% of the students majoring in psychology at the school are women while 17% are male.
The average amount in student loans that psychology majors at Rutgers Newark take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $23,982. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $215.
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A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Stockton University is a great place for general psychology students working on their bachelor’s degree. Stockton State is a moderately-sized public school located in the midsize suburb of Galloway.
Women make up 85% of the psychology majors at the school.
On average, psychology graduates from Stockton State take out $23,070 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $237.
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William Paterson University of New Jersey ranked #6 on this year’s Most Popular General Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in New Jersey list. William Paterson University is a moderately-sized public school located in the large suburb of Wayne.
About 76% of the students majoring in psychology at the school are women while 24% are male.
On average, psychology graduates from William Paterson University take out $25,069 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $183, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
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New Jersey City University came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular General Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in New Jersey ranking. Located in the city of Jersey City, NJCU is a public school with a medium-sized student population.
Of the 169 students majoring in psychology at NJCU, 14% are male and 86% are female.
The average amount in student loans that psychology majors at NJCU take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $24,087.
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Rutgers University - Camden came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular General Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in New Jersey ranking. Rutgers Camden is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Camden.
Of the 119 students majoring in psychology at Rutgers Camden, 24% are male and 76% are female.
While working on their Bachelor's Degree, psychology majors at Rutgers Camden accumulate an average of around $23,982 in student debt. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $215.
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With a ranking of #9, The College of New Jersey did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for general psychology students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the large suburb of Ewing, TCNJ is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.
Women make up 86% of the psychology majors at the school.
Psychology majors at TCNJ take out an average of $22,282 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $426.
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Ramapo College of New Jersey landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree general psychology programs. Ramapo College is a moderately-sized public school located in the suburb of Mahwah.
About 82% of the students majoring in psychology at the school are women while 18% are male.
On average, psychology graduates from Ramapo College take out $21,874 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $234.
Request InformationBest General Psychology Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Region
Explore all the Most Popular General Psychology Schools in the Middle Atlantic Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 4,843 |
| New York | 10,965 |
| Maryland | 2,523 |
| District of Columbia | 437 |
| Delaware | 191 |
Majors Related to Psychology
One of 3 majors within the area of study, general psychology has other similar majors worth exploring.
Most Popular Majors Related to Psychology
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology | 33,758 |
| Child Development & Psychology | 17,542 |
| Other Psychology | 2,683 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 23 schools only.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
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