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 Georgia State University compares to other colleges that offer general psychology.
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Georgia State University is in the top 15% of the country for general psychology. In particular, it placed #853 out of 1,305 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #9 in Georgia.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Georgia State University awarded 438 bachelor’s degrees in general psychology.
General Psychology students who finish a bachelor’s at Georgia State University report a median salary of $40,518 a year. This is below $63,047, the median for all majors at Georgia State University.
To complete a bachelor’s at Georgia State University, general psychology students borrow a median amount of $27,000 in student loans. This is above $26,252, the typical median for all majors at Georgia State University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,158 | $23,520 |
| Fees | $1,320 | $1,320 |
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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 Georgia State University are Black or African American. About 44% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Georgia State University with a bachelor’s in general psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 40 |
| Black or African American | 194 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 65 |
| White | 101 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 33 |
In the most recent graduating class, 7% of general psychology master’s degrees went to men and 93% went to women.
The majority of general psychology master’s degree graduates at Georgia State University are White. Roughly 73% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Georgia State University with a master’s in general psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
For the most recent academic year available, 18% of general psychology doctoral degrees went to men and 82% went to women.
The largest share of general psychology doctoral degree graduates at Georgia State University are White. About 64% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Georgia State University with a doctoral in general psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the general psychology majors at Georgia State University.
The general psychology program at Georgia State University breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Psychology, General | 464 |
Georgia State University granted 464 degrees in psychology, general in the most recent reporting year — 83% to women and 17% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Black or African American (42%).