by our College Data Analytics TeamWe'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, average starting salaries, and more. We've also included details on how UMW ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in psychology.
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The bachelor's program at UMW was ranked #320 on College Factual's Best Schools for psychology list. It is also ranked #12 in Virginia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 310 |
| Best General Psychology Schools | 320 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Mary Washington handed out 96 bachelor's degrees in general psychology. This is a decrease of 17% over the previous year when 116 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of psychology students who receive their bachelor's degree at UMW is $28,887. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $31,484 for all psychology students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UMW, psychology students borrow a median amount of $45,275 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 UMW is $511 per month.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UMW paid an average of $1,209 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $508 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,938 | $25,858 |
| Fees | $5,621 | $5,621 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,040 | $14,040 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,750 | $2,750 |
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Of the 96 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in psychology from UMW in 2022, 11% were men and 89% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UMW are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 67% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Mary Washington with a bachelor's in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15 |
| White | 64 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 6 |
UMW does not offer an online option for its psychology bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UMW Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the psychology majors at University of Mary Washington.
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