by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how Rider University compares to other colleges that offer psychology.
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Rider University is a solid choice among schools offering psychology. Specifically, it ranked #291 out of 1,496 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #7 in New Jersey.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in New Jersey | 7 |
| Best Psychology Master’s Degree Schools in New Jersey | 7 |
| Best Psychology Schools in New Jersey | 7 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 7 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 7 |
| Best Value Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in New Jersey | 23 |
| Best Value Psychology Master’s Degree Schools in New Jersey | 23 |
| Best Value Psychology Schools in New Jersey | 23 |
| College Major Best Value | 23 |
| College Major Best Value | 23 |
| Best Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 73 |
| Best Psychology Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 73 |
During the most recent reporting year, Rider University handed out 63 bachelor’s degrees in psychology.
Psychology majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Rider University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $59,563 a year. This is lower than $62,159, the median for all majors at Rider University.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Rider University, psychology students accumulate a median of $27,000 in student loans. This is above $26,205, the typical median for all majors at Rider University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $35,000 | $39,700 |
| Fees | $1,420 | $1,420 |
Read more about Rider University tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 19% of psychology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 81% went to women.
The majority of psychology bachelor’s degree graduates at Rider University are White. Approximately 56% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rider University with a bachelor’s in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
| White | 35 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
In the most recent graduating class, 8% of psychology master’s degrees went to men and 92% went to women.
The largest share of psychology master’s degree graduates at Rider University were White. Roughly 48% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rider University with a master’s in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the psychology majors at Rider University.
The psychology program at Rider University breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Clinical & Counseling Psychology | 89 |
| General Psychology | 57 |