by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. See how VSU stacks up against peers offering general psychology.
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VSU ranks competitively among schools offering general psychology. More specifically it was ranked #701 out of 1,081 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #24 in Virginia.
During the most recent reporting year, Virginia State University conferred 71 bachelor’s degrees in general psychology.
General Psychology students who finish a bachelor’s at VSU earn a median of $42,978 a year. This is above $41,327, the median for all majors at VSU.
To complete a bachelor’s at VSU, general psychology students borrow a median amount of $27,000 in student loans. This is lower than $29,045, the typical median for all majors at VSU.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,540 | $17,532 |
| Fees | $4,342 | $5,118 |
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Among recent graduates, 15% of general psychology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 85% went to women.
The largest share of general psychology bachelor’s degree graduates at VSU are Black or African American. Approximately 89% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Virginia State University with a bachelor’s in general psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 63 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 6 |
In the most recent graduating class, 50% of general psychology master’s degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The majority of general psychology master’s degree graduates at VSU are Black or African American. Roughly 100% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Virginia State University with a master’s in general psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the general psychology majors at Virginia State University.
This general psychology program at VSU includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Psychology, General | 73 |
VSU granted 73 completions in psychology, general in the most recent reporting year — 84% to women and 16% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Black or African American (89%).