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Psychology in New York

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.

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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%
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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.

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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.

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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
755 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
24,052 Total Students

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.

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

Of 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%.

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687 Degrees in Major Awarded
88% Graduation Rate
52,775 Total Students

53% 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.

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#4

Brooklyn College

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

Most 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.

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#5

Queens College

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

It 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.

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622 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
15,766 Total Students

Students 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.

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#7

Stony Brook University

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

The 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%.

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

The 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.

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

The 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.

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#10

Touro College

New York
360 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
11,699 Total Students

This 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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