by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how MC ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in psychology.
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The bachelor's program at MC was ranked #847 on College Factual's Best Schools for psychology list. It is also ranked #6 in Mississippi.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 805 |
| Best General Psychology Schools | 847 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Mississippi College handed out 30 bachelor's degrees in general psychology. This is a decrease of 33% over the previous year when 45 degrees were handed out.
Psychology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from MC go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $23,683 a year. 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 MC, psychology students borrow a median amount of $29,900 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $25,532 for all psychology majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the psychology program at MC is $347 per month.
Part-time undergraduates at MC paid an average of $632 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 | $20,246 | $20,246 |
| Fees | $1,452 | $1,452 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,800 | $1,800 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,700 | $12,700 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,167 | $5,167 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 30 psychology majors earned their bachelor's degree from MC. Of these graduates, 17% were men and 83% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 70% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Mississippi College with a bachelor's in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 21 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
MC 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 MC Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the psychology majors at Mississippi College.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology | 4 |
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