We’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at BSU. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #26 out of 48 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates BSU among the top schools in the country for psychology, coming in at #434 out of 1,514 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Psychology Schools | 434 of 1,514 |
| Best Psychology Schools in Massachusetts | 29 of 55 |
| Best Psychology Schools in the New England Region | 56 of 116 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in psychology at BSU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 243 |
| Master’s | 13 |
This psychology field at BSU breaks down into these majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Psychology, General | 243 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | 13 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Bridgewater State University conferred 243 bachelor’s degrees in psychology.
BSU ranks competitively among schools offering psychology at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #26 out of 48 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Massachusetts | 26 |
| Best Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region | 51 |
| Best Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 386 |
Psychology graduates with a bachelor’s degree from BSU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $43,401 a year. This is below $53,189, the median for all majors at BSU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at BSU, psychology graduates take on a median debt of $27,000 in student loans. This is higher than $26,632, the typical median for all majors at BSU.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $910 | $7,050 |
| Fees | $10,824 | $10,824 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 16% of psychology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 84% went to women.
The largest share of psychology bachelor’s degree graduates at BSU are White. Roughly 74% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Bridgewater State University with a bachelor’s in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 16 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 22 |
| White | 180 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 21 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at BSU. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Psychology | 13 |