Below are the key facts about this program at Kean. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #16 out of 26 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Kean as a strong choice for psychology, coming in at #498 out of 1,514 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Psychology Schools | 498 of 1,514 |
| Best Psychology Schools in New Jersey | 16 of 28 |
| Best Psychology Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 119 of 273 |
Here is each degree level offered in psychology at Kean, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 390 |
| Master’s | 80 |
| Doctoral | 9 |
| Professional Certificate | 14 |
This psychology field at Kean breaks down into these majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Psychology, General | 416 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | 67 |
| Psychology, Other | 10 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Kean University conferred 390 bachelor’s degrees in psychology.
Kean is in the top 10% of the country for psychology at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #16 out of 26 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in New Jersey | 16 |
| Best Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 111 |
| Best Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 440 |
Psychology graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Kean earn a median of $46,838 a year. This is lower than $56,858, the median for all majors at Kean.
To complete a bachelor’s at Kean, psychology students accumulate a median of $25,000 in student loans. This is below $26,703, the typical median for all majors at Kean.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,445 | $20,006 |
| Fees | $2,440 | $2,440 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 17% of psychology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 83% went to women.
The largest share of psychology bachelor’s degree graduates at Kean are Hispanic or Latino. Approximately 35% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Kean University with a bachelor’s in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 12 |
| Black or African American | 79 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 136 |
| White | 125 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 33 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at Kean. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Psychology | 80 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Psychology | 9 |
| Professional Certificate Degrees in Psychology | 14 |