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 UC Irvine ranks among other schools offering degrees in psychology.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for psychology majors, UC Irvine came in at #18. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #2 in California.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Psychology Schools | 18 |
| Best General Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 18 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of California - Irvine handed out 390 bachelor's degrees in general psychology. This is an increase of 7% over the previous year when 366 degrees were handed out.
Psychology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UC Irvine go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $27,115 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $31,484 for all psychology students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UC Irvine, psychology students borrow a median amount of $29,702 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 UC Irvine is $209 per month.
The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,834 | $42,611 |
| Fees | $2,403 | $2,403 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,550 | $1,550 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $18,423 | $18,423 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,841 | $4,841 |
Learn more about UC Irvine tuition and fees.
The psychology program at UC Irvine awarded 390 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 29% of these degrees went to men with the other 71% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California - Irvine with a bachelor's in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 124 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 117 |
| White | 66 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 46 |
| Other Races | 30 |
UC Irvine 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 UC Irvine Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the psychology majors at University of California - Irvine.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Child Development & Psychology | 624 |
| Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology | 41 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.