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General Psychology at Mercy University

If you plan to study General Psychology, take a look at what Mercy University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Mercy University sits in Dobbs Ferry, NY.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 157 general psychology graduations were recorded at Mercy University.

Studying Online at Mercy University

Distance learning is available at Mercy University. Of 8,991 students, 1,965 (22%) studied exclusively online and 6,149 (68%) took at least some classes online.

General Psychology Rankings at Mercy University

Rankings can help you compare Mercy University’s General Psychology program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	New York	#23 of 80
Best Value	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#56 of 231
Best Schools (Quality)	New York	#59 of 82
Best Schools (Quality)	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#147 of 233
Best Value	Nationwide	#526 of 1,295
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#585 of 1,305

Earnings for General Psychology Graduates from Mercy University

Those who finish Mercy University’s General Psychology program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$31,761
2 years	$30,499
3 years	$34,194
4 years	$45,455
5 years	$49,349

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, General Psychology graduates from Mercy University earn a median of $45,455, compared with $74,807 for all Mercy University graduates — about 39% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for General Psychology graduates from Mercy University is $26,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the student demographics for General Psychology graduates at Mercy University, broken down by degree level.

Across all degree levels, General Psychology graduates at Mercy University are 81% women (127) and 19% men (30).

General Psychology Bachelor’s Program at Mercy University

Of the 138 bachelor’s general psychology degrees awarded at Mercy University, 82% were women (113) and 18% were men (25).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Psychology bachelor’s degree recipients at Mercy University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	32
Hispanic / Latino	67
Black / African American	28
Two or More Races	2
International (Nonresident)	7
Unknown	2

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 70% of General Psychology bachelor’s degree recipients at Mercy University, above the national average of 46%.*

General Psychology Master’s Program at Mercy University

Among the 19 master’s general psychology degrees awarded at Mercy University, 74% were women (14) and 26% were men (5).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Psychology master’s degree recipients at Mercy University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	6
Hispanic / Latino	3
Black / African American	6
Asian	2
International (Nonresident)	2

Minority students account for 58% of General Psychology master’s degree recipients at Mercy University, higher than the national average of 39%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific General Psychology Concentrations at Mercy University

The General Psychology program at Mercy University includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Psychology	157

Highest-Paying Careers for General Psychology Graduates

Those who complete General Psychology program at Mercy University go on to a range of careers. Below are the best-paid careers for General Psychology majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Wind Energy Development Managers	$169,952
Loss Prevention Managers	$165,723
Wind Energy Operations Managers	$122,567
Compliance Managers	$117,178
Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers	$99,321
Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary	$98,479
Managers, All Other	$95,684
Neuropsychologists	$83,690
Regulatory Affairs Managers	$77,828
Psychologists, All Other	$73,521

References

• IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
• O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
• National Center for Education Statistics

More about our data sources and methodologies.