Here is an overview of the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. Also, learn how RIC compares to other colleges that offer general psychology.
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RIC ranks competitively among schools offering general psychology. More specifically it was ranked #541 out of 1,081 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #7 in Rhode Island.
In the most recent year for which we have data, Rhode Island College conferred 97 bachelor’s degrees in general psychology.
General Psychology graduates with a bachelor’s degree from RIC earn a median of $40,576 a year. This is below $57,002, the median for all majors at RIC.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at RIC, general psychology students accumulate a median of $22,723 in student loans. This is lower than $23,411, the typical median for all majors at RIC.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,277 | $25,764 |
| Fees | $1,535 | $1,535 |
Learn more about RIC tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 18% of general psychology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 82% went to women.
The largest share of general psychology bachelor’s degree graduates at RIC were White. Roughly 61% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rhode Island College with a bachelor’s in general psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16 |
| White | 59 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 9 |
For the most recent academic year available, 20% of general psychology master’s degrees went to men and 80% went to women.
The majority of general psychology master’s degree graduates at RIC were White. About 60% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rhode Island College with a master’s in general psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Here are the demographics of the general psychology majors at Rhode Island College.
This general psychology program at RIC includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Psychology, General | 102 |
RIC granted 102 completions in psychology, general in the most recent reporting year — 82% to women and 18% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (61%).