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 UC Santa Cruz ranks in comparison to other schools with psychology programs.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for psychology majors, UC Santa Cruz came in at #23. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #4 in California.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Psychology Schools | 23 |
| Best General Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 24 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of California - Santa Cruz handed out 431 bachelor's degrees in general psychology. This is a decrease of 15% over the previous year when 510 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 3 students received their master’s degree in psychology from UC Santa Cruz. This makes it the #275 most popular school for psychology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 7 students received their doctoral degrees in psychology in 2022, making the school the #70 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Psychology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UC Santa Cruz go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $30,730 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $31,484 for all psychology students.
The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,834 | $42,611 |
| Fees | $2,726 | $2,726 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,315 | $1,315 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $18,785 | $18,785 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,646 | $5,646 |
Learn more about UC Santa Cruz tuition and fees.
The psychology program at UC Santa Cruz awarded 431 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 30% of these degrees went to men with the other 70% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California - Santa Cruz with a bachelor's in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 68 |
| Black or African American | 13 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 153 |
| White | 135 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 31 |
| Other Races | 31 |
UC Santa Cruz 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 Santa Cruz Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 8 psychology majors earned their master's degree from UC Santa Cruz. Of these graduates, 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 - Santa Cruz with a master's in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the psychology majors at University of California - Santa Cruz.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Child Development & Psychology | 1 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.