by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how Purchase College ranks in comparison to other schools with psychology programs.
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The bachelor's program at Purchase College was ranked #529 on College Factual's Best Schools for psychology list. It is also ranked #51 in New York.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 515 |
| Best General Psychology Schools | 529 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Purchase College handed out 66 bachelor's degrees in general psychology. This is an increase of 25% over the previous year when 53 degrees were handed out.
Psychology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Purchase College go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $27,838 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $31,484 for all psychology students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Purchase College, psychology students borrow a median amount of $35,720 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $25,532 for all psychology majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the psychology program at Purchase College is $378 per month.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Purchase College paid an average of $708 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $295 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,070 | $16,980 |
| Fees | $1,883 | $1,883 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,240 | $1,240 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,400 | $15,400 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,450 | $3,450 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 66 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in psychology from Purchase College. About 27% were men and 73% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Purchase College with a bachelor's in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 26 |
| White | 30 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Online degrees for the Purchase College psychology bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Purchase College Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the psychology majors at Purchase College.
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