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Psychology in North Carolina

Psychology Schools in North Carolina

In 2022-2023, 3,567 students earned their Psychology degrees in NC.

In terms of popularity, Psychology is the 6th most popular major in the state out of a total 287 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Psychology Majors in North Carolina

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 3,353
Master’s Degree 178
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 31
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 31
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 31
Post-Master’s Certificate 5
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 5

Gender Distribution

In North Carolina, a psychology major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of psychology majors in North Carolina is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.7%
  • Black or African American: 22.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 10.5%
  • White: 53.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.7%
  • Other Races: 8.7%
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Jobs for Psychology Grads in North Carolina

There are 16,040 people in the state and 625,220 people in the nation working in psychology jobs.

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Wages for Psychology Jobs in North Carolina

A typical salary for a psychology grad in the state is $77,700, compared to a typical salary of $95,610 nationwide.

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

383 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
30,146 Total Students

The average student takes 4.49 years to complete their degree at UNC Charlotte. 20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This public school has an average net price of $15,018.

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316 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
36,042 Total Students

80% of students get financical aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.34 years. This public school has an average net price of $16,563.

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312 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
20,023 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $14,765. It takes the average student 4.31 years to graduate. 70% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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272 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
17,915 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.24 years. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $19,442. The full-time teacher rate is 71%.

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255 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
19,764 Total Students

91% of students get financical aid. This public school has an average net price of $10,907. The full-time teacher rate is 75%.

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242 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
28,798 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $16,703. 80% of students get financical aid. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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160 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
12,753 Total Students

97% of students get financical aid. This public school has an average net price of $10,582. The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1.

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136 Degrees in Major Awarded
36% Graduation Rate
6,726 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.65 years to graduate. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $6,319. The full-time teacher rate is 71%.

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132 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
12,243 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $13,801. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 73%.

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Wake Forest University

Winston-Salem
125 Degrees in Major Awarded
89% Graduation Rate
8,789 Total Students

37% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. It takes the average student 4.06 years to graduate. 70% of the teachers are full time.

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

Major Annual Graduates in NC
Clinical & Counseling Psychology 156
Child Development & Psychology 155
Other Psychology 28

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