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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for psychology majors, UMass Amherst came in at #16. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #3 in Massachusetts.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Psychology Schools | 16 |
| Best Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 18 |
| Best Psychology Doctor’s Degree Schools | 20 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Massachusetts Amherst handed out 547 bachelor's degrees in psychology. This is a decrease of 44% over the previous year when 978 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 14 students received their master’s degree in psychology from UMass Amherst. This makes it the #441 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.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UMass Amherst was $1,605 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $691 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $16,591 | $38,527 |
| Fees | $766 | $766 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,869 | $14,869 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,440 | $1,440 |
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Of the 547 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in psychology from UMass Amherst in 2022, 19% were men and 81% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 66% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Massachusetts Amherst with a bachelor's in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 43 |
| Black or African American | 24 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 50 |
| White | 362 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 21 |
| Other Races | 47 |
UMass Amherst 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 UMass Amherst Online Learning page.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 14 students earned a master's degree in psychology from UMass Amherst. About 79% of these graduates were women and the other 21% were men.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UMass Amherst are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 57% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Massachusetts Amherst with a master's in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the psychology majors at University of Massachusetts Amherst.
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 | 567 |
| Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology | 4 |
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