by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how Messiah ranks among other schools offering degrees in psychology.
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The bachelor's program at Messiah was ranked #469 on College Factual's Best Schools for psychology list. It is also ranked #34 in Pennsylvania.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 459 |
| Best General Psychology Schools | 469 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Messiah University handed out 27 bachelor's degrees in general psychology. This is an increase of 4% over the previous year when 26 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of psychology students who receive their bachelor's degree at Messiah is $31,131. This is less than $31,484, which is the national median of all psychology majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Messiah, psychology students borrow a median amount of $54,936 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $25,532 for all psychology majors across the country.
Part-time undergraduates at Messiah paid an average of $1,650 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $39,700 | $39,700 |
| Fees | $940 | $940 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,460 | $1,460 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,910 | $11,910 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,760 | $2,760 |
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Of the 27 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in psychology from Messiah in 2022, 37% were men and 63% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 85% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Messiah University with a bachelor's in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 23 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Messiah does not offer an online option for its psychology bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Messiah Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the psychology majors at Messiah University.
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