Here is an overview of the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. Also, learn how Pennsylvania State University - University Park stacks up against peers offering psychology.
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For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus handed out 512 bachelor’s degrees in psychology.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $18,368 | $41,212 |
| Fees | $578 | $578 |
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Among recent graduates, 23% of psychology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 77% went to women.
The largest share of psychology bachelor’s degree graduates at Pennsylvania State University - University Park were White. Approximately 64% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus with a bachelor’s in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 30 |
| Black or African American | 29 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 52 |
| White | 326 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 44 |
| Other Races | 31 |
For the most recent academic year available, 25% of psychology master’s degrees went to men and 75% went to women.
The largest share of psychology master’s degree graduates at Pennsylvania State University - University Park are White. Approximately 46% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus with a master’s in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 2 |
For the most recent academic year available, 30% of psychology doctoral degrees went to men and 70% went to women.
The largest share of psychology doctoral degree graduates at Pennsylvania State University - University Park are White. Roughly 70% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus with a doctoral in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the psychology majors at Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus.
This psychology program at Pennsylvania State University - University Park breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Psychology | 512 |
| Child Development & Psychology | 42 |
| Clinical & Counseling Psychology | 10 |