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Psychology Schools in New York

In 2020-2021, 15,418 students earned their Psychology degrees in NY.

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 11,851
Master’s Degree 2,016
Associate Degree 679
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 501
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 501
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 501
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 368
Post-Master’s Certificate 368
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 3
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 3
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 3

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: 9.5%
  • Black or African American: 11.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 22.1%
  • White: 43.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 6.6%
  • Other Races: 6.6%
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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

This public school has an average net price of $2,158. The student loan default rate is 3.10% which is lower than average. The average student takes 4.67 years to complete their degree at Hunter.

700 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
32,347 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $51,240 after earning their degree at this institution. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $19,262.

687 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
52,775 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 65% of students receive it. The full-time teacher rate is 99%. The student loan default rate is 1.70% which is lower than average.

#4

Brooklyn College

Brooklyn
683 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
17,735 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 38%. Graduates earn an average $43,178 after graduation. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $3,067.

#5

Queens College

Queens
681 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
19,700 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 91% get financial aid. The 4.10% student loan default rate is lower than average. The full-time teacher rate is 41%.

622 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
15,766 Total Students

95% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $2,699. The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1.

#7

Stony Brook University

Stony Brook
583 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
26,782 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 2.00% which is lower than average. The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 63%.

419 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
17,688 Total Students

The average student takes 4.13 years to complete their degree at UAlbany. Graduates earn an average $48,562 after graduation. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $18,355.

415 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
15,227 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 96% of students receive it. The average student takes 4.76 years to complete their degree at CCNY. 42% of the teachers are full time.

#10

Touro College

New York
360 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
11,699 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $22,259. In their early career, Touro grads earn an average salary of $38,853. 43% of the teachers are full time.

Psychology Careers in NY

Some of the careers psychology majors go into include:

Job Title NY Job Growth NY Median Salary
Psychology Professors 23% $84,000
Psychologists 18% $103,630
Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists 16% $88,710
Managers 10% $109,910

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

Major Annual Graduates in NY
Education 24,330
Social Sciences 17,106
Communication & Journalism 9,731
History 2,677
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences 1,456
Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies 1,298
Library Science 481

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