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Psychology at Kent State University

Kent State University graduates about 353 psychology majors a year, 7% of its graduating class. That puts it 512th of 694 schools we score for psychology, a light program at 42 out of 100. Its current catalog lists 50 undergraduate courses in the field, more than 58% of the schools we've counted. Graduates in the major earn a median $42,000 four years out, below the national figure for the same major (0.83×). Research spending in the field runs about $1 million a year, a rough guide to how many labs and projects undergraduates can join.

42/100Light#512 of 694 for psychology →
Graduates a year3537% of the class
Courses in the catalog50more than 58% of schools
Median pay 4 years out$42,0000.83× the same major nationally
Research in the field$1Ma year, NSF
Admit rate86%whole school
SAT middle 50%990–1220whole school

Where psychology happens

Buildings on campus that fit the field: Science Research Building, Integrated Sciences Building, Mathematics and Computer Science.

Named buildings on the campus map: Academic 77 · Dorm 43 · Athletics 7 · Arts 3 · Library 3 · Dining 2.

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Nearby in the psychology ranking

  1. University of Maryland Eastern Shore 43
  2. Randolph College 43
  3. Texas State University 42
  4. Kennesaw State University 42
  5. Florida Gulf Coast University 42
  6. Georgia Southern University 42
  7. East Carolina University 42
  8. Bowie State University 42

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How the score works

The score is out of 100 and compares Kent State University with every school we score in psychology. It weighs the school's overall strength; how many students graduate in the major and what share of the class they are; research spending in the field (NSF); early pay against the same major nationally; how many courses the catalog lists; and test scores. 80+ is a standout program, 65+ strong, 45+ solid. Sources: US Department of Education (College Scorecard, IPEDS), NSF HERD, each school's current course catalog, OpenStreetMap and Wikimedia Commons.

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