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General Psychology Schools in New York

486 Psychology students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In terms of popularity, General Psychology is the 46th most popular major in the state out of a total 280 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of General Psychology Majors in New York

Psychology majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 450
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 29
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 29
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 29
Post-Master’s Certificate 7
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 7

Gender Distribution

In New York, a psychology major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of psychology majors in New York is as follows:

  • Asian: 7.6%
  • Black or African American: 11.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 14.2%
  • White: 43.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 12.1%
  • Other Races: 10.7%
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Jobs for General Psychology Grads in New York

There are 33,290 people in the state and 625,220 people in the nation working in psychology jobs.

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Wages for General Psychology Jobs in New York

A typical salary for a psychology grad in the state is $99,640, compared to a typical salary of $95,610 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in New York that offer psychology degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

119 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,300 Total Students

In their early career, The Graduate Center grads earn an average salary of $51,575. The student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 37%.

#2

The New School

New York
59 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
9,047 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $44,430. 84% of students get financical aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 9 to 1.

#3

Adelphi University

Garden City
42 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
7,584 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.19 years. 36% of the teachers are full time. The student loan default rate is 2.40% which is lower than average.

#4

Yeshiva University

New York
33 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
5,524 Total Students

100% of the teachers are full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.16 years. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 7 to 1.

#5

LIU Post

Brookville
31 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
15,066 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $26,069. The average student takes 4.47 years to complete their degree at LIU Post. The student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1.

#6

Mercy College

Dobbs Ferry
21 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
9,547 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $38,085 after earning their degree at this institution. 96% of students get financical aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.43 years.

#7

Stony Brook University

Stony Brook
20 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
26,782 Total Students

The average student takes 4.26 years to complete their degree at SUNY Stony Brook. The student loan default rate of 2.00% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 76% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

#8

Medaille College

Buffalo
19 Degrees in Major Awarded
37% Graduation Rate
2,076 Total Students

99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The average student takes 4.08 years to complete their degree at Medaille. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#8

Queens College

Queens
19 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
19,700 Total Students

The average student takes 4.64 years to complete their degree at QC. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $3,469.

#10

Iona College

New Rochelle
17 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
3,590 Total Students

15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The full-time teacher rate is 59%. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

General Psychology Careers in NY

Some of the careers psychology majors go into include:

Job Title NY Job Growth NY Median Salary
Psychology Professors 23% $84,000
Psychologists 18% $103,630
Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists 16% $88,710
Managers 10% $109,910

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to psychology.

Major Annual Graduates in NY
Clinical & Counseling Psychology 1,568
Child Development & Psychology 668
Other Psychology 163

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