Psychology Schools in New York
16,073 Psychology students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.
As a degree choice, Psychology is the 8th most popular major in the state.
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 | 11,906 |
| Master’s Degree | 2,460 |
| Associate Degree | 802 |
| Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) | 487 |
| Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) | 487 |
| Doctor’s Degree (Other) | 487 |
| Post-Master’s Certificate | 416 |
| Postbaccalaureate Certificate | 416 |
| Award Taking Less Than 1 Year | 2 |
Gender Distribution
In New York, a psychology major is more popular with women than with men.
Racial Distribution
The racial distribution of psychology majors in New York is as follows:
- Asian: 10.0%
- Black or African American: 10.9%
- Hispanic or Latino: 21.6%
- White: 43.4%
- Non-Resident Alien: 7.2%
- Other Races: 6.8%
Jobs for Psychology Grads in New York
In this state, there are 33,290 people employed in jobs related to a psychology degree, compared to 625,220 nationwide.
Wages for Psychology Jobs in New York
In this state, psychology grads earn an average of $99,640. Nationwide, they make an average of $95,610.
Most Popular Psychology Programs in NY
There are 10 colleges in New York that offer psychology degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:
Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. The average student takes 4.67 years to complete their degree at Hunter.
Request InformationOf all the students who attend this school, 86% get financial aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.26 years. The full-time teacher rate is 64%.
Request Information53% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 8 to 1.
Request InformationMost students complete their degree in 4.60 years. 13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $3,700.
Request InformationIt takes the average student 4.64 years to graduate. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $4,921. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid.
Request InformationStudents who attend this public school pay an average net price of $3,780. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. The average student takes 4.50 years to complete their degree at John Jay.
Request InformationThe student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. A typical student attending SUNY Stony Brook will pay a net price of $17,232. The full-time teacher rate is 63%.
Request InformationThe full-time teacher rate is 56%. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $17,051. Of all the students who attend this school, 97% get financial aid.
Request InformationThe average student takes 4.76 years to complete their degree at CCNY. This public school has an average net price of $3,434. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1.
Request InformationThis private institution charges an average net price of $23,068. 89% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student to faculty ratio is 9 to 1.
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References
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- O*NET Online
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