Below are the key facts about the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. Find out how Marshall University stacks up against peers offering general psychology.
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Marshall University ranks competitively among schools offering general psychology. More specifically it was ranked #890 out of 1,305 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #3 in West Virginia.
During the most recent reporting year, Marshall University handed out 96 bachelor’s degrees in general psychology.
General Psychology students who finish a bachelor’s at Marshall University report a median salary of $38,343 a year. This is lower than $62,090, the median for all majors at Marshall University.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Marshall University, general psychology students borrow a median amount of $26,000 in student loans. This is higher than $25,139, the typical median for all majors at Marshall University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,190 | $18,748 |
| Fees | $1,594 | $1,594 |
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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 Marshall University were White. Approximately 84% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Marshall University with a bachelor’s in general psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 81 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 6 |
For the most recent academic year available, 27% of general psychology master’s degrees went to men and 73% went to women.
The majority of general psychology master’s degree graduates at Marshall University are White. Roughly 100% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Marshall University with a master’s in general psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the general psychology majors at Marshall University.
The general psychology program at Marshall University breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Psychology, General | 118 |
Marshall University awarded 118 completions in psychology, general in the most recent reporting year — 81% to women and 19% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (87%).