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 UMCP ranks in comparison to other schools with psychology programs.
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Ranked at #10 in College Factual's most recent rankings, UMCP is in the top 1% of the country for psychology students pursuing a bachelor's degree. It is also ranked #1 in Maryland.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Maryland - College Park handed out 408 bachelor's degrees in general psychology. This is an increase of 15% over the previous year when 356 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 6 students received their master’s degree in psychology from UMCP. This makes it the #222 most popular school for psychology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 12 students received their doctoral degrees in psychology in 2022, making the school the #31 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Psychology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UMCP go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $35,933 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 UMCP, psychology students borrow a median amount of $49,081 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 UMCP is $432 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UMCP paid an average of $1,613 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $412 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,889 | $38,690 |
| Fees | $1,616 | $1,616 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,250 | $1,250 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,416 | $15,416 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,714 | $2,714 |
Learn more about UMCP tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 408 psychology majors earned their bachelor's degree from UMCP. Of these graduates, 19% were men and 81% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 51% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Maryland - College Park with a bachelor's in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 67 |
| Black or African American | 40 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 43 |
| White | 209 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 44 |
Online degrees for the UMCP 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 UMCP Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 9 students graduated with a master's degree in psychology from UMCP. About 22% were men and 78% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UMCP 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 Maryland - College Park with a master's in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 6 |
| 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 Maryland - College Park.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Child Development & Psychology | 14 |
| Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology | 6 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.