Here is an overview of the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. Find out how Washington State University compares to other colleges that offer psychology.
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Washington State University is in the top 10% of the country for psychology. In particular, it placed #171 out of 1,496 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #43 in Far Western.
In the most recent year for which we have data, Washington State University conferred 531 bachelor’s degrees in psychology.
Psychology students who finish a bachelor’s at Washington State University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $47,776 a year. This is lower than $70,460, the median for all majors at Washington State University.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Washington State University, psychology students borrow a median amount of $21,500 in student loans. This is below $21,877, the typical median for all majors at Washington State University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,457 | $27,864 |
| Fees | $2,086 | $2,086 |
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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 majority of psychology bachelor’s degree graduates at Washington State University were White. Approximately 60% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Washington State University with a bachelor’s in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 22 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 122 |
| White | 319 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 55 |
Among recent graduates, 33% of psychology master’s degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The majority of psychology master’s degree graduates at Washington State University are White. Roughly 67% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Washington State University with a master’s in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
For the most recent academic year available, 36% of psychology doctoral degrees went to men and 64% went to women.
The majority of psychology doctoral degree graduates at Washington State University are White. Roughly 73% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Washington State University with a doctoral in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the psychology majors at Washington State University.
This psychology program at Washington State University breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Psychology | 545 |