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 UC ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in psychology.
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UC is in the top 10% of the country for psychology. More specifically it was ranked #63 out of 979 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in Ohio.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Cincinnati - Main Campus handed out 302 bachelor's degrees in general psychology. This is an increase of 19% over the previous year when 254 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 24 students received their master’s degree in psychology from UC. This makes it the #59 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 go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $33,513 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $31,484 for all psychology bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UC, psychology students borrow a median amount of $37,428 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 is $310 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UC was $1,107 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $468 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,228 | $26,562 |
| Fees | $1,678 | $1,678 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,300 | $1,300 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,048 | $13,048 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,424 | $5,424 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 302 psychology majors earned their bachelor's degree from UC. Of these graduates, 21% were men and 79% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UC are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 75% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Cincinnati - Main Campus with a bachelor's in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 12 |
| Black or African American | 34 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14 |
| White | 225 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 14 |
Online degrees for the UC 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 Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 30 students graduated with a master's degree in psychology from UC. About 23% were men and 77% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 63% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Cincinnati - Main Campus with a master's in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the psychology majors at University of Cincinnati - Main Campus.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology | 245 |
| Child Development & Psychology | 1 |
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