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Psychology at University of Colorado Boulder

We've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. In addition, we cover how CU - Boulder ranks in comparison to other schools with psychology programs.

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• Available Degrees
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• Student Demographics

Psychology Degrees Available at CU - Boulder

• Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology
• Master’s Degree in Psychology
• Doctorate Degree in Psychology

CU - Boulder Psychology Rankings

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.

Ranking Type	Rank
Best Psychology Master’s Degree Schools	27
Best Psychology Doctor’s Degree Schools	29
Best Psychology Graduate Degree Schools	32
Best Psychology Schools	39
Best Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools	43

Popularity of Psychology at CU - Boulder

During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Colorado Boulder handed out 567 bachelor's degrees in psychology. This is a decrease of 45% over the previous year when 1,024 degrees were handed out.

In 2022, 18 students received their master’s degree in psychology from CU - Boulder. This makes it the #391 most popular school for psychology master’s degree candidates in the country.

In addition, 11 students received their doctoral degrees in psychology in 2022, making the school the #176 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.

How Much Does a Bachelor’s in Psychology from CU - Boulder Cost?

CU - Boulder Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

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. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are 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.

CU - Boulder Psychology Bachelor’s Program Diversity

For the most recent academic year available, 23% of psychology bachelor's degrees went to men and 77% went to 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

Does CU - Boulder Offer an Online Bachelor’s in Psychology?

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.

CU - Boulder Psychology Master’s Program Diversity

Of the 18 students who graduated with a Master’s in psychology from CU - Boulder in 2022, 17% were men and 83% were women.

The majority of the students with this major are white. About 61% 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	1
Hispanic or Latino	3
White	11
Non-Resident Aliens	2
Other Races	0

CU - Boulder Psychology Students

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the psychology majors at University of Colorado Boulder.

Psychology Majors

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	590
Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology	6

References

• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online
• Image Credit: By University of Colorado at Boulder under License

More about our data sources and methodologies.