Here is an overview of this program at RWU. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #5 out of 9 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates RWU among the top schools in the country for psychology, coming in at #399 out of 1,514 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Psychology Schools | 399 of 1,514 |
| Best Psychology Schools in Rhode Island | 5 of 9 |
| Best Psychology Schools in the New England Region | 51 of 116 |
Here is each degree level granted in psychology at RWU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 62 |
| Master’s | 26 |
The psychology field at RWU includes the following specific majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Psychology, General | 62 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | 26 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Roger Williams University awarded 62 bachelor’s degrees in psychology.
RWU ranks competitively among schools offering psychology at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #5 out of 9 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Rhode Island | 5 |
| Best Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region | 42 |
| Best Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 316 |
Psychology students who finish a bachelor’s at RWU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $48,854 a year. This is lower than $58,246, the median for all majors at RWU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at RWU, psychology students accumulate a median of $27,000 in student loans. This is above $25,903, the typical median for all majors at RWU.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $39,264 | $44,867 |
| Fees | $330 | $330 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 16% of psychology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 84% went to women.
The largest share of psychology bachelor’s degree graduates at RWU are White. About 69% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Roger Williams University with a bachelor’s in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 43 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Graduate study is also available at RWU. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Psychology | 26 |