Here is an overview of this program at Wake Forest University. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #1 out of 39 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Wake Forest University highly for psychology, coming in at #21 out of 1,514 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Psychology Schools | 21 of 1,514 |
| Best Psychology Schools in North Carolina | 1 of 39 |
| Best Psychology Schools in the Southeast Region | 2 of 327 |
The table below lists every degree level available for psychology at Wake Forest University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 147 |
| Master’s | 10 |
This psychology area of study at Wake Forest University breaks down into these majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Psychology, General | 157 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Wake Forest University handed out 147 bachelor’s degrees in psychology.
Wake Forest University is among the very best schools in the country for psychology at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #1 out of 39 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in North Carolina | 1 |
| Best Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 3 |
| Best Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 20 |
Psychology students who finish a bachelor’s at Wake Forest University earn a median of $59,767 a year. This is below $85,076, the median for all majors at Wake Forest University.
To complete a bachelor’s at Wake Forest University, psychology students accumulate a median of $21,500 in student loans. This is below $21,577, the typical median for all majors at Wake Forest University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $58,708 | $66,470 |
| Fees | $1,172 | $1,172 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 18% of psychology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 82% went to women.
The largest share of psychology bachelor’s degree graduates at Wake Forest University were White. Approximately 63% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Wake Forest University with a bachelor’s in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 11 |
| Black or African American | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17 |
| White | 93 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 11 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Graduate study is also available at Wake Forest University. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Psychology | 10 |