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 UMass Amherst ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in psychology.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for psychology majors, UMass Amherst came in at #23. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #3 in Massachusetts.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Massachusetts Amherst handed out 547 bachelor's degrees in general psychology. This is an increase of 12% over the previous year when 489 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 14 students received their master’s degree in psychology from UMass Amherst. This makes it the #109 most popular school for psychology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 9 students received their doctoral degrees in psychology in 2022, making the school the #50 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Psychology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UMass Amherst go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $33,355 a year. This is higher than $28,543, which is the national median for all psychology bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UMass Amherst, psychology students borrow a median amount of $22,172 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all psychology bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $23,506.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the psychology program at UMass Amherst is $384 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UMass Amherst paid an average of $1,605 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $691 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| 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 |
Learn more about UMass Amherst tuition and fees.
Of the 547 students who earned a bachelor's degree in General Psychology from UMass Amherst in 2021-2022, 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 |
Online degrees for the UMass Amherst 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 UMass Amherst Online Learning page.
Of the 14 students who graduated with a Master’s in psychology from UMass Amherst in 2022, 21% were men and 79% were women.
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.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology | 4 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.