Below are the key facts about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how Carnegie Mellon; CMU ranks among other schools offering degrees in general psychology.
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During the most recent reporting year, Carnegie Mellon University awarded 20 bachelor’s degrees in general psychology.
General Psychology majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Carnegie Mellon; CMU earn a median of $53,120 a year. This is below $134,648, the median for all majors at Carnegie Mellon; CMU.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $57,560 | $64,596 |
| Fees | $1,040 | $1,040 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 25% of general psychology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 75% went to women.
The largest share of general psychology bachelor’s degree graduates at Carnegie Mellon; CMU are White. Roughly 35% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Carnegie Mellon University with a bachelor’s in general psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 1 |
In the most recent graduating class, 50% of general psychology master’s degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The majority of general psychology master’s degree graduates at Carnegie Mellon; CMU were Black or African American. Approximately 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Carnegie Mellon University with a master’s in general psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the general psychology majors at Carnegie Mellon University.
The general psychology program at Carnegie Mellon; CMU includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Psychology, General | 22 |
Carnegie Mellon; CMU granted 22 degrees in psychology, general recently — 73% to women and 27% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (32%).