by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how SMCM ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in psychology.
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The bachelor's program at SMCM was ranked #427 on College Factual's Best Schools for psychology list. It is also ranked #9 in Maryland.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 418 |
| Best General Psychology Schools | 427 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, St Mary's College of Maryland handed out 71 bachelor's degrees in general psychology. This is an increase of 29% over the previous year when 55 degrees were handed out.
Psychology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from SMCM go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $28,334 a year. This is less than $31,484, which is the national median of all psychology majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at SMCM, psychology students borrow a median amount of $35,941 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $25,532 for all psychology majors across the country.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at SMCM paid an average of $450 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $300 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,116 | $28,192 |
| Fees | $3,120 | $3,120 |
| Books and Supplies | $950 | $950 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,672 | $14,672 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,661 | $1,661 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 71 psychology majors earned their bachelor's degree from SMCM. Of these graduates, 27% were men and 73% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 83% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from St Mary's College of Maryland with a bachelor's in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 59 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
SMCM does not offer an online option for its psychology bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the SMCM Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the psychology majors at St Mary’s College of Maryland.
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