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. Find out how The Graduate Center stacks up against peers offering general psychology.
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The Graduate Center ranks competitively among schools offering general psychology. In particular, it placed #186 out of 1,305 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #24 in New York.
During the most recent reporting year, CUNY Graduate School and University Center awarded 92 bachelor’s degrees in general psychology.
General Psychology students who finish a bachelor’s at The Graduate Center earn a median of $41,272 a year. This is lower than $74,681, the median for all majors at The Graduate Center.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at The Graduate Center, general psychology students borrow a median amount of $19,462 in student loans. This is above $18,599, the typical median for all majors at The Graduate Center.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,930 | $14,880 |
| Fees | $305 | $305 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 18% of general psychology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 82% went to women.
The majority of general psychology bachelor’s degree graduates at The Graduate Center were Hispanic or Latino. Roughly 36% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from CUNY Graduate School and University Center with a bachelor’s in general psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 19 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 33 |
| White | 28 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Among recent graduates, 25% of general psychology master’s degrees went to men and 75% went to women.
The largest share of general psychology master’s degree graduates at The Graduate Center are White. About 40% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from CUNY Graduate School and University Center with a master’s in general psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 12 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14 |
| White | 25 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 2 |
In the most recent graduating class, 41% of general psychology doctoral degrees went to men and 59% went to women.
The largest share of general psychology doctoral degree graduates at The Graduate Center were White. Roughly 72% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from CUNY Graduate School and University Center with a doctoral in general psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 23 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the general psychology majors at CUNY Graduate School and University Center.
The general psychology program at The Graduate Center offers the following related majors:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Psychology, General | 187 |
The Graduate Center awarded 187 completions in psychology, general in the most recent reporting year — 75% to women and 25% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (41%).