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 UAFS ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in psychology.
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The bachelor's program at UAFS was ranked #938 on College Factual's Best Schools for psychology list. It is also ranked #13 in Arkansas.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 888 |
| Best General Psychology Schools | 938 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Arkansas - Fort Smith handed out 23 bachelor's degrees in general psychology. This is a decrease of 41% over the previous year when 39 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of psychology students who receive their bachelor's degree at UAFS is $29,853. This is less than $31,484, which is the national median of all psychology majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UAFS paid an average of $474 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $188 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,512 | $11,376 |
| Fees | $2,394 | $2,394 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,368 | $1,368 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $9,799 | $9,799 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,064 | $5,064 |
Learn more about UAFS tuition and fees.
Of the 23 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in psychology from UAFS in 2022, 4% were men and 96% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 74% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Arkansas - Fort Smith with a bachelor's in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
UAFS 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 UAFS Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the psychology majors at University of Arkansas - Fort Smith.
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