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 UMass Dartmouth ranks in comparison to other schools with psychology programs.
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The bachelor's program at UMass Dartmouth was ranked #304 on College Factual's Best Schools for psychology list. It is also ranked #16 in Massachusetts.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 299 |
| Best General Psychology Schools | 304 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Massachusetts - Dartmouth handed out 94 bachelor's degrees in general psychology. This is a decrease of 9% over the previous year when 103 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 2 students received their master’s degree in psychology from UMass Dartmouth. This makes it the #287 most popular school for psychology master’s degree candidates in the country.
Psychology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UMass Dartmouth go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $36,382 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $31,484 for all psychology bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UMass Dartmouth, psychology students borrow a median amount of $23,720 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 $25,532.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the psychology program at UMass Dartmouth is $190 per month.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UMass Dartmouth paid an average of $1,295 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $606 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,533 | $31,075 |
| Fees | $675 | $675 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,400 | $1,400 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $17,940 | $17,940 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,772 | $1,772 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 94 psychology majors earned their bachelor's degree from UMass Dartmouth. Of these graduates, 7% were men and 93% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UMass Dartmouth are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 59% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Massachusetts - Dartmouth with a bachelor's in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 11 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 55 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 14 |
UMass Dartmouth 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 Dartmouth Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 5 students graduated with a master's degree in psychology from UMass Dartmouth. About 20% were men and 80% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UMass Dartmouth are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 60% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Massachusetts - Dartmouth with a master's in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the psychology majors at University of Massachusetts - Dartmouth.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology | 26 |
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