Below are the key facts about the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. See how Emory University compares to other colleges that offer psychology.
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Emory University is in the top 5% of the country for psychology. In particular, it placed #20 out of 1,496 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in Georgia.
In the most recent year for which we have data, Emory University conferred 155 bachelor’s degrees in psychology.
Psychology majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Emory University earn a median of $52,842 a year. This is below $80,816, the median for all majors at Emory University.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Emory University, psychology students accumulate a median of $20,500 in student loans. This is higher than $19,368, the typical median for all majors at Emory University.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $54,660 | $63,400 |
| Fees | $880 | $880 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 22% of psychology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 78% went to women.
The largest share of psychology bachelor’s degree graduates at Emory University are White. Approximately 32% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Emory University with a bachelor’s in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 35 |
| Black or African American | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 27 |
| White | 49 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 24 |
| Other Races | 10 |
For the most recent academic year available, 20% of psychology master’s degrees went to men and 80% went to women.
The majority of psychology master’s degree graduates at Emory University were Non-Resident Alien. Roughly 40% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Emory University with a master’s in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 2 |
For the most recent academic year available, 20% of psychology doctoral degrees went to men and 80% went to women.
The largest share of psychology doctoral degree graduates at Emory University are White. About 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Emory University with a doctoral in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the psychology majors at Emory University.
This psychology program at Emory University offers the following related majors:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Psychology | 166 |
| Child Development & Psychology | 9 |