by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how UT Dallas ranks among other schools offering degrees in psychology.
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UT Dallas was ranked #137 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 #11 in Texas.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Psychology Schools | 137 |
| Best General Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 137 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, The University of Texas at Dallas handed out 293 bachelor's degrees in general psychology. This is an increase of 2% over the previous year when 287 degrees were handed out.
Psychology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UT Dallas go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $33,331 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $31,484 for all psychology bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UT Dallas, psychology students borrow a median amount of $38,019 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $25,532 for all psychology majors across the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UT Dallas paid an average of $1,669 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $607 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,564 | $40,064 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,832 | $13,832 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,780 | $3,780 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 293 students earned a bachelor's degree in psychology from UT Dallas. About 77% of these graduates were women and the other 23% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Texas at Dallas with a bachelor's in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 107 |
| Black or African American | 20 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 58 |
| White | 86 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 21 |
UT Dallas does not offer an online option for its psychology bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UT Dallas Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the psychology majors at The University of Texas at Dallas.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Child Development & Psychology | 62 |
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