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 UAA ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in psychology.
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The bachelor's program at UAA was ranked #573 on College Factual's Best Schools for psychology list. It is also ranked #1 in Alaska.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 554 |
| Best General Psychology Schools | 573 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Alaska Anchorage handed out 58 bachelor's degrees in general psychology. This is a decrease of 13% over the previous year when 67 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of psychology students who receive their bachelor's degree at UAA is $36,497. 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.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UAA paid an average of $824 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $258 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,192 | $19,776 |
| Fees | $1,374 | $1,917 |
| Books and Supplies | $720 | $720 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,412 | $12,412 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $8,882 | $8,882 |
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The psychology program at UAA awarded 58 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 28% of these degrees went to men with the other 72% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 52% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Alaska Anchorage with a bachelor's in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 30 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 18 |
Online degrees for the UAA psychology bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UAA Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the psychology majors at University of Alaska Anchorage.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology | 12 |
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