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Psychology Schools in New York

In 2020-2021, 2,885 students earned their Psychology degrees in NY.

As a degree choice, Psychology is the 9th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of 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 2,016
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 501
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 501
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 501
Post-Master’s Certificate 368
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 368

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: 6.9%
  • Black or African American: 7.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 13.0%
  • White: 50.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 10.6%
  • Other Races: 11.9%
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Jobs for 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 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:

340 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,547 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 1.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 41% are considered full time.

296 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
52,775 Total Students

8 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $60,407 a year. An average student at NYU will pay a net price of $38,569.

207 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,300 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 37%. The student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.90%.

117 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
16,364 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. 100% of the teachers are full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $58,330 after earning their degree at this institution.

116 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
2,389 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1. This private institution charges an average net price of $22,738. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 86% are considered full time.

#6

LIU Post

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

The average student takes 4.47 years to complete their degree at LIU Post. The student loan default rate is 5.30% which is lower than average. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $26,069.

#7

Adelphi University

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

The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.19 years. In their early career, Adelphi grads earn an average salary of $56,611.

#8

Yeshiva University

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

100% of the teachers are full time. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.20%. Most students complete their degree in 4.16 years.

#9

Hofstra University

Hempstead
101 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
10,444 Total Students

98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The average student takes 4.17 years to complete their degree at Hofstra. In their early career, Hofstra grads earn an average salary of $49,115.

99 Degrees in Major Awarded
96% Graduation Rate
30,135 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $22,823. The student to faculty ratio is 6 to 1. It takes the average student 4.13 years to graduate.

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
Education 18,389
Social Sciences 2,378
Communication & Journalism 1,714
Library Science 481
History 477
Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies 306
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences 159

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