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. We've also included details on how UWF ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in psychology.
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The bachelor's program at UWF was ranked #390 on College Factual's Best Schools for psychology list. It is also ranked #11 in Florida.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, The University of West Florida handed out 132 bachelor's degrees in general psychology. This is a decrease of 13% over the previous year when 151 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 10 students received their master’s degree in psychology from UWF. This makes it the #155 most popular school for psychology master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of psychology students who receive their bachelor's degree at UWF is $27,563. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $31,484 for all psychology students.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UWF was $641 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $212 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $3,735 | $16,004 |
| Fees | $2,041 | $2,654 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,600 | $1,600 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,432 | $12,432 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,024 | $3,024 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 17% of psychology bachelor's degrees went to men and 83% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 64% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of West Florida with a bachelor's in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 16 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17 |
| White | 84 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 12 |
UWF 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 UWF Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's psychology program at UWF make a median salary of $42,585. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $49,123.
Of the 14 students who earned a master's degree in General Psychology from UWF in 2021-2022, 57% were men and 43% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UWF are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 71% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of West Florida with a master's in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the psychology majors at The University of West Florida.
More about our data sources and methodologies.