Psychology B.A.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

1. Upon completion of the degree, students should be able to understand the foundational knowledge of psychology, including its basic theories and important empirical discoveries.

2. Upon completion of the degree, students should be able to understand and apply statistical analyses to data in the discipline of psychology.

3. Upon completion of the degree, students should be able to understand the basic methodological principles that undergird psychological research.

4. Upon completion of the degree, students should be able to write effectively in the discipline of psychology.

CAREERS PSYCHOLOGY B.A. GRADUATES PURSUE

Behavioral Analyst
Family Support Partner
Human Resources Specialist
Market Research Analyst
Public Relations Specialist
Research Assistant
Social and Human Services Assistant
Student Success Coordinator
Vocational Case Manager
Youth Behavioral Health Navigator

SUCCESS RATES

77.0%

6-year graduation rate

3.88

Avg. years to degree

MEDIAN EARNINGS

$70,792

10 years after graduation

$51,451

5 years after graduation

$29,794

1 year after graduation

PLACEMENT2 years after graduation

79.8%

Working in New York

48.1%

Continuing Education

Notes

Graduation rates: the percent of students entering in the selected major as first-time, full-time students in a fall term and graduating by August 31 six years later. Average of three most recent reporting years (2021-22, 2022-23, 2023-24) Years to degree: the average number of years it takes a student to complete the selected major if they entered as a freshman. Average of the three most recent completion years (2020-21, 2021-22, 2022-23) Earnings: the median annual earnings of graduates in the selected major based on the 4-digit CIP code at 1, 5 and 10 years after graduation. U.S. Census, Postsecondary Enrollment Outcomes Explorer. Degree completers from 2001-2018 in 2020 dollars. Working in NY State: the percent of graduates working in New York State one year after graduation. Most recent available data from SUNY as of January 31, 2024 Continuing education: the percent of students enrolled in a U.S. postsecondary institution, 2 years following graduation. National Student Clearinghouse, includes graduates from 2019-20, 2020-21, 2021-2022)