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Psychology Schools in North Carolina

In 2020-2021, 318 students earned their Psychology degrees in NC.

A Psychology major is the 16th most popular major in this state.

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
Master’s Degree 202
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 73
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 73
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 73
Post-Master’s Certificate 43
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 43

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: 4.1%
  • Black or African American: 8.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.3%
  • White: 68.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 5.0%
  • Other Races: 8.5%
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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 12 colleges in North Carolina that offer psychology degrees. Learn about the most popular 12 below:

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

Most students complete their degree in 4.44 years. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.10%. The full-time teacher rate is 81%.

#2

Duke University

Durham
38 Degrees in Major Awarded
96% Graduation Rate
16,172 Total Students

92% of the teachers are full time. It takes the average student 4.08 years to graduate. 6 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

36 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
30,146 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 74% get financial aid. The student loan default rate of 4.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The average student takes 4.49 years to complete their degree at UNC Charlotte.

33 Degrees in Major Awarded
81% Graduation Rate
36,042 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.34 years. The student loan default rate of 2.00% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 68% of students get financical aid.

31 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
20,023 Total Students

A typical student attending Appalachian State will pay a net price of $13,989. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $38,958 after earning their degree at this institution.

27 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
17,915 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.24 years. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $41,448 a year.

17 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
19,764 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 87% get financial aid. It takes the average student 4.42 years to graduate. 76% of the teachers are full time.

17 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
12,243 Total Students

72% of the teachers are full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. A typical student attending WCU will pay a net price of $13,924.

#9

Meredith College

Raleigh
12 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% Graduation Rate
1,802 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 99%. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.10%. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

#10

Campbell University

Buies Creek
11 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
5,964 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.30 years to graduate. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. 48% of the teachers are full time.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
8,078 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. It takes the average student 4.59 years to graduate. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $14,332.

#10

Wake Forest University

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

The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1. It takes the average student 4.06 years to graduate. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $60,081 after earning their degree at this institution.

Psychology Careers in NC

Some of the careers psychology majors go into include:

Job Title NC Job Growth NC Median Salary
Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists 15% $62,470
Psychology Professors 15% $68,210
Managers 12% $113,560
Psychologists 7% $0

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

Major Annual Graduates in NC
Education 4,150
Social Sciences 572
Library Science 377
Communication & Journalism 235
History 135
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences 131
Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies 73

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