Below are the key facts about the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. Find out how Bates stacks up against peers offering psychology.
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Bates is in the top 15% of the country for psychology. Specifically, it ranked #5 out of 1,496 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Maine.
In the most recent year for which we have data, Bates College conferred 50 bachelor’s degrees in psychology.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Bates, psychology students borrow a median amount of $13,750 in student loans. This is above $12,226, the typical median for all majors at Bates.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $59,062 | $66,590 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 34% of psychology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 66% went to women.
The largest share of psychology bachelor’s degree graduates at Bates were White. Roughly 66% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Bates College with a bachelor’s in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 33 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the psychology majors at Bates College.
This psychology program at Bates includes the following concentrations:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Child Development & Psychology | 50 |