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. Also, learn how UMBC ranks among other schools offering degrees in psychology.
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UMBC was ranked #108 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for psychology majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #4 in Maryland.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 107 |
| Best General Psychology Schools | 108 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Maryland - Baltimore County handed out 382 bachelor's degrees in general psychology. This is an increase of 2% over the previous year when 374 degrees were handed out.
Psychology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UMBC go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $35,721 a year. This is higher than $31,484, which is the national median for all psychology bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UMBC, psychology students borrow a median amount of $35,531 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 UMBC is $362 per month.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UMBC paid an average of $1,103 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $382 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,238 | $26,594 |
| Fees | $3,714 | $3,714 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,600 | $1,600 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,204 | $14,204 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,414 | $3,414 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 382 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in psychology from UMBC. About 17% were men and 83% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Maryland - Baltimore County with a bachelor's in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 89 |
| Black or African American | 76 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 52 |
| White | 133 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 9 |
| Other Races | 23 |
UMBC 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 UMBC Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the psychology majors at University of Maryland - Baltimore County.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology | 28 |
| Child Development & Psychology | 2 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.