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Psychology at University of Georgia

We've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, and more. Also, learn how UGA ranks among other schools offering degrees in psychology.

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• Available Degrees
• Rankings
• Student Demographics

Psychology Degrees Available at UGA

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

UGA Psychology Rankings

In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for psychology majors, UGA came in at #18. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #2 in Georgia.

Ranking Type	Rank
Best Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools	9
Best Psychology Schools	18
Best Psychology Master’s Degree Schools	38
Best Psychology Doctor’s Degree Schools	41
Best Psychology Graduate Degree Schools	49

Popularity of Psychology at UGA

During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Georgia handed out 581 bachelor's degrees in psychology. This is a decrease of 44% over the previous year when 1,030 degrees were handed out.

In 2022, 60 students received their master’s degree in psychology from UGA. This makes it the #108 most popular school for psychology master’s degree candidates in the country.

In addition, 36 students received their doctoral degrees in psychology in 2022, making the school the #33 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.

How Much Does a Bachelor’s in Psychology from UGA Cost?

UGA Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UGA paid an average of $8,555 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $2,909 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.

	In State	Out of State
Tuition	$9,790	$28,830
Fees	$1,390	$1,390
Books and Supplies	$1,002	$1,002
On Campus Room and Board	$11,246	$11,246
On Campus Other Expenses	$4,678	$4,678

Learn more about UGA tuition and fees.

UGA Psychology Bachelor’s Program Diversity

During the 2021-2022 academic year, 581 psychology majors earned their bachelor's degree from UGA. Of these graduates, 19% were men and 81% were women.

The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UGA are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 65% of students fell into this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Georgia with a bachelor's in psychology.

Ethnic Background	Number of Students
Asian	62
Black or African American	50
Hispanic or Latino	44
White	377
Non-Resident Aliens	4
Other Races	44

Does UGA Offer an Online Bachelor’s in Psychology?

Online degrees for the UGA 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 UGA Online Learning page.

UGA Psychology Master’s Program Diversity

During the 2021-2022 academic year, 61 psychology majors earned their master's degree from UGA. Of these graduates, 18% were men and 82% were women.

The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UGA are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 72% of students fell into this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Georgia with a master's in psychology.

Ethnic Background	Number of Students
Asian	3
Black or African American	9
Hispanic or Latino	1
White	44
Non-Resident Aliens	0
Other Races	4

UGA Psychology Students

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

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	592
Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology	72
Child Development & Psychology	15

References

• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online
• Image Credit: By Pruddle under License

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