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Psychology in North Carolina

Psychology Schools in North Carolina

In 2022-2023, 4,020 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 289
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 69
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 69
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 69
Post-Master’s Certificate 27
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 27

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: 3.1%
  • Black or African American: 22.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 10.4%
  • White: 53.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.0%
  • Other Races: 8.8%
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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

76% of the teachers are full time. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 80% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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Duke University

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

6 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The full-time teacher rate is 94%. It takes the average student 4.08 years to graduate.

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

The full-time teacher rate is 71%. 20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The average student takes 4.49 years to complete their degree at UNC Charlotte.

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

80% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 87%.

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

The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. 77% of the teachers are full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 70% of students receive it.

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

The full-time teacher rate is 71%. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $19,442. Of all the students who attend this school, 74% get financial aid.

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

A typical student attending UNC Greensboro will pay a net price of $10,907. It takes the average student 4.42 years to graduate. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1.

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

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $13,801. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1.

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#9

Meredith College

Raleigh
12 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
1,802 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $20,269. The full-time teacher rate is 99%. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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Campbell University

Buies Creek
11 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
5,964 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 47%. It takes the average student 4.30 years to graduate. 13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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11 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
8,078 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. A typical student attending North Carolina Central University will pay a net price of $14,014. 96% of students get financical aid.

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Wake Forest University

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

10 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This private institution charges an average net price of $34,720. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 37% of students receive it.

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