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Psychology Schools in New Hampshire

2,978 Psychology students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In this state, Psychology is the 3rd most popular major out of a total 37 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Psychology Majors in New Hampshire

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 2,199
Master’s Degree 732
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 22
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 22
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 22
Associate Degree 21
Post-Master’s Certificate 4
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 4

Gender Distribution

In New Hampshire, 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 Hampshire is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.7%
  • Black or African American: 10.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 9.7%
  • White: 66.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.6%
  • Other Races: 11.2%
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Jobs for Psychology Grads in New Hampshire

There are 1,700 people in the state and 625,220 people in the nation working in psychology jobs.

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Wages for Psychology Jobs in New Hampshire

Psychology grads earn an average of $89,780 in the state and $95,610 nationwide.

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

2,350 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
134,345 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $39,199 after earning their degree at this institution. 100% of the teachers are full time. The 8.70% student loan default rate is lower than average.

196 Degrees in Major Awarded
77% Graduation Rate
14,348 Total Students

The average student takes 4.12 years to complete their degree at UNH. The full-time teacher rate is 76%. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $50,047 after earning their degree at this institution.

66 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
3,210 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.13 years. Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid. 53% of the teachers are full time.

55 Degrees in Major Awarded
26% Graduation Rate
1,879 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $13,725. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 11% are considered full time. 92% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

#5

Dartmouth College

Hanover
54 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
6,292 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 83% are considered full time. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $32,410. 58% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

46 Degrees in Major Awarded
29% Graduation Rate
4,483 Total Students

97% of students get financical aid. 12% of the teachers are full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $31,574 after earning their degree at this institution.

43 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
4,491 Total Students

53% of the teachers are full time. It takes the average student 4.21 years to graduate. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $20,370.

41 Degrees in Major Awarded
895 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.00%. Graduates earn an average $40,748 after graduation.

#9

Saint Anselm College

Manchester
33 Degrees in Major Awarded
77% Graduation Rate
2,019 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 1.30% which is lower than average. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 71% are considered full time. In their early career, St. Anselm College grads earn an average salary of $53,773.

24 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
1,928 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.16 years. The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 24%.

Psychology Careers in NH

Some of the careers psychology majors go into include:

Job Title NH Job Growth NH Median Salary
Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists 12% $73,840
Managers 8% $118,520
Psychology Professors 8% $79,530

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

Major Annual Graduates in NH
Education 1,775
Social Sciences 1,458
Communication & Journalism 1,039
History 672
Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies 114
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences 94

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