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 CU - Boulder ranks in comparison to other schools with psychology programs.
Jump to any of the following sections:
In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for psychology majors, CU - Boulder came in at #39. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Colorado.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Colorado Boulder handed out 567 bachelor's degrees in general psychology. This is an increase of 11% over the previous year when 512 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 13 students received their master’s degree in psychology from CU - Boulder. This makes it the #119 most popular school for psychology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 9 students received their doctoral degrees in psychology in 2022, making the school the #50 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of psychology students who receive their bachelor's degree at CU - Boulder is $30,176. This is less than $31,484, which is the national median of all psychology majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at CU - Boulder, psychology students borrow a median amount of $70,372 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 CU - Boulder is $568 per month.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at CU - Boulder paid an average of $1,680 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $616 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $13,910 | $40,297 |
| Fees | $1,646 | $1,646 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,950 | $16,950 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,104 | $3,104 |
Learn more about CU - Boulder tuition and fees.
Of the 567 psychology students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from CU - Boulder, about 23% were men and 77% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 70% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Colorado Boulder with a bachelor's in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 32 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 69 |
| White | 399 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 21 |
| Other Races | 42 |
Online degrees for the CU - Boulder 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 CU - Boulder Online Learning page.
Of the 15 students who graduated with a Master’s in psychology from CU - Boulder in 2022, 7% were men and 93% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 67% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Colorado Boulder with a master's in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the psychology majors at University of Colorado Boulder.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology | 6 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.