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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 #3 in California.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Psychology Schools | 23 |
| Best Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 28 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of California - Santa Cruz handed out 432 bachelor's degrees in psychology. This is a decrease of 58% over the previous year when 1,020 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 3 students received their master’s degree in psychology from UC Santa Cruz. This makes it the #656 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 #248 most popular school in the United States for this category of 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.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 432 psychology majors earned their bachelor's degree from UC Santa Cruz. Of these graduates, 30% were men and 70% were 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 | 136 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 31 |
| Other Races | 31 |
Online degrees for the UC Santa Cruz 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 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.
Psychology students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Psychology | 446 |
| Child Development & Psychology | 1 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.