by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how Holy Cross ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in psychology.
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Holy Cross is in the top 10% of the country for psychology. More specifically it was ranked #59 out of 979 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #5 in Massachusetts.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Psychology Schools | 59 |
| Best General Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 61 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, College of the Holy Cross handed out 132 bachelor's degrees in general psychology. This is an increase of 15% over the previous year when 115 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of psychology students who receive their bachelor's degree at Holy Cross is $41,099. This is higher than $31,484, which is the national median for all psychology bachelor's degree recipients.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the psychology program at Holy Cross is $474 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Holy Cross was $1,876 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $60,050 | $60,050 |
| Fees | $800 | $800 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $17,750 | $17,750 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $900 | $900 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 21% of psychology bachelor's degrees went to men and 79% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 69% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from College of the Holy Cross with a bachelor's in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 91 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 8 |
Holy Cross does not offer an online option for its psychology bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Holy Cross Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the psychology majors at College of the Holy Cross.
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