by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. Also, learn how NC State University compares to other colleges that offer general psychology.
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NC State University is in the top 10% of the country for general psychology. More specifically it was ranked #80 out of 1,081 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in North Carolina.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in North Carolina | 2 |
| Best General Psychology Schools in North Carolina | 2 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 2 |
| Best Value General Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in North Carolina | 8 |
| Best Value General Psychology Schools in North Carolina | 8 |
| College Major Best Value | 8 |
| Best General Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 16 |
| Best General Psychology Schools in the Southeast Region | 16 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 16 |
| Best Value General Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 68 |
| Best Value General Psychology Schools in the Southeast Region | 78 |
| College Major Best Value | 78 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, North Carolina State University at Raleigh awarded 342 bachelor’s degrees in general psychology.
General Psychology graduates with a bachelor’s degree from NC State University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $45,056 a year. This is lower than $71,784, the median for all majors at NC State University.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at NC State University, general psychology students accumulate a median of $22,373 in student loans. This is above $22,316, the typical median for all majors at NC State University.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,535 | $30,583 |
| Fees | $2,264 | $2,264 |
Find out more about NC State University tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 19% of general psychology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 81% went to women.
The majority of general psychology bachelor’s degree graduates at NC State University were White. About 69% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from North Carolina State University at Raleigh with a bachelor’s in general psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 22 |
| Black or African American | 30 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 31 |
| White | 235 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 20 |
Every one of the 4 students who graduated with a master’s degree in general psychology from NC State University identified as women.
The majority of general psychology master’s degree graduates at NC State University were Black or African American. About 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from North Carolina State University at Raleigh with a master’s in general psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
In the most recent graduating class, 12% of general psychology doctoral degrees went to men and 88% went to women.
The largest share of general psychology doctoral degree graduates at NC State University are White. Approximately 53% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from North Carolina State University at Raleigh with a doctoral in general psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the general psychology majors at North Carolina State University at Raleigh.
This general psychology program at NC State University offers the following related majors:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Psychology, General | 363 |
NC State University awarded 363 degrees in psychology, general recently — 81% to women and 19% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (68%).