by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how UARK ranks in comparison to other schools with psychology programs.
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UARK is in the top 10% of the country for psychology. More specifically it was ranked #77 out of 979 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Arkansas.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 76 |
| Best General Psychology Schools | 77 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Arkansas handed out 203 bachelor's degrees in general psychology. This is a decrease of 7% over the previous year when 219 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 6 students received their master’s degree in psychology from UARK. This makes it the #222 most popular school for psychology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 5 students received their doctoral degrees in psychology in 2022, making the school the #86 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of psychology students who receive their bachelor's degree at UARK is $31,866. This is higher than $31,484, which is the national median for all psychology bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UARK, psychology students borrow a median amount of $35,697 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $25,532 for all psychology majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the psychology program at UARK is $348 per month.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UARK paid an average of $890 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $256 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,666 | $26,690 |
| Fees | $2,082 | $2,082 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,154 | $1,154 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,290 | $13,290 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,816 | $5,816 |
Learn more about UARK tuition and fees.
The psychology program at UARK awarded 203 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 22% of these degrees went to men with the other 78% going to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UARK are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 69% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Arkansas with a bachelor's in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 23 |
| White | 140 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 18 |
Online degrees for the UARK 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 UARK Online Learning page.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 7 students earned a master's degree in psychology from UARK. About 86% of these graduates were women and the other 14% were men.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UARK 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 University of Arkansas with a master's in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the psychology majors at University of Arkansas.
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