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. We've also included details on how UCSD ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in psychology.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for psychology majors, UCSD came in at #26. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #6 in California.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of California - San Diego handed out 216 bachelor's degrees in general psychology. This is an increase of 8% over the previous year when 200 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of psychology students who receive their bachelor's degree at UCSD is $28,185. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $28,637 for all psychology students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UCSD, psychology students borrow a median amount of $16,124 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all psychology bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $26,000.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the psychology program at UCSD is $143 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the psychology majors at University of California - San Diego.
Of the 216 psychology students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from UCSD, about 25% were men and 75% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California - San Diego with a bachelor's in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 56 |
| Black or African American | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 54 |
| White | 61 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 21 |
| Other Races | 14 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology | 173 |
| Other Psychology | 115 |
| Child Development & Psychology | 85 |
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