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BYU was ranked #146 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for psychology majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #2 in Utah.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Brigham Young University - Provo handed out 319 bachelor's degrees in psychology. This is an increase of 0% over the previous year when 318 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 18 students received their master’s degree in psychology from BYU. This makes it the #391 most popular school for psychology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 12 students received their doctoral degrees in psychology in 2021, making the school the #165 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the psychology majors at Brigham Young University - Provo.
Of the 319 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Psychology from BYU in 2020-2021, 34% were men and 66% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 79% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Brigham Young University - Provo with a bachelor's in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 24 |
| White | 251 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 11 |
| Other Races | 22 |
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 18 students earned a master's degree in psychology from BYU. About 72% of these graduates were women and the other 28% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 67% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Brigham Young University - Provo with a master's in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Psychology students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Psychology | 293 |
| Child Development & Psychology | 37 |
| Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology | 19 |
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