by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at FDU. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #17 out of 26 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks FDU highly for psychology, placing at #529 out of 1,514 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Psychology Schools | 529 of 1,514 |
| Best Psychology Schools in New Jersey | 18 of 28 |
| Best Psychology Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 126 of 273 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in psychology at FDU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 52 |
| Master’s | 34 |
| Professional Certificate | 9 |
This psychology field at FDU covers the following majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Psychology, General | 64 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | 51 |
During the most recent reporting year, Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus handed out 52 bachelor’s degrees in psychology.
FDU ranks competitively among schools offering psychology at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #17 out of 26 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in New Jersey | 17 |
| Best Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 115 |
| Best Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 455 |
Psychology graduates with a bachelor’s degree from FDU report a median salary of $58,406 a year. This is lower than $65,878, the median for all majors at FDU.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at FDU, psychology students borrow a median amount of $24,966 in student loans. This is higher than $24,871, the typical median for all majors at FDU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $32,000 | $35,830 |
| Fees | $1,180 | $1,180 |
Learn more about FDU tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 8% of psychology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 92% went to women.
The largest share of psychology bachelor’s degree graduates at FDU are Hispanic or Latino. Roughly 48% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus with a bachelor’s in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 25 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 2 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at FDU. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Psychology | 34 |
| Professional Certificate Degrees in Psychology | 9 |
