by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at John Jay. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #17 out of 92 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates John Jay among the top schools in the country for psychology, ranked #147 out of 1,514 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Psychology Schools | 147 of 1,514 |
| Best Psychology Schools in New York | 19 of 103 |
| Best Psychology Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 38 of 273 |
Here is each degree level offered in psychology at John Jay, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 479 |
| Master’s | 95 |
| Graduate Certificate | 50 |
The psychology field at John Jay covers the following majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | 624 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice awarded 479 bachelor’s degrees in psychology.
John Jay holds a strong position among schools offering psychology at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #17 out of 92 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in New York | 17 |
| Best Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 35 |
| Best Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 135 |
Psychology majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from John Jay earn a median of $57,118 a year. This is lower than $57,593, the median for all majors at John Jay.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at John Jay, psychology students borrow a median amount of $13,421 in student loans. This is higher than $12,809, the typical median for all majors at John Jay.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,930 | $14,880 |
| Fees | $540 | $540 |
Read more about John Jay tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 18% of psychology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 82% went to women.
The majority of psychology bachelor’s degree graduates at John Jay are Hispanic or Latino. About 53% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice with a bachelor’s in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 33 |
| Black or African American | 59 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 255 |
| White | 96 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 18 |
| Other Races | 18 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at John Jay. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Psychology | 95 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Psychology | 50 |
