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. Also, learn how UMass Lowell ranks among other schools offering degrees in psychology.
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The bachelor's program at UMass Lowell was ranked #148 on College Factual's Best Schools for psychology list. It is also ranked #7 in Massachusetts.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Massachusetts - Lowell handed out 192 bachelor's degrees in general psychology. This is a decrease of 17% over the previous year when 230 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 15 students received their master’s degree in psychology from UMass Lowell. This makes it the #102 most popular school for psychology master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of psychology students who receive their bachelor's degree at UMass Lowell is $40,054. 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 Lowell, psychology students borrow a median amount of $19,254 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 Lowell is $181 per month.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UMass Lowell paid an average of $1,445 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $660 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $15,850 | $34,676 |
| Fees | $720 | $720 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,424 | $15,424 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,370 | $1,370 |
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Of the 192 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in psychology from UMass Lowell in 2022, 22% were men and 78% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 59% 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 - Lowell with a bachelor's in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 12 |
| Black or African American | 16 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 33 |
| White | 113 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 16 |
UMass Lowell 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 Lowell Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's psychology program at UMass Lowell make a median salary of $59,191. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all psychology graduates with a master's is $49,123.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 8 students graduated with a master's degree in psychology from UMass Lowell. About 13% were men and 88% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UMass Lowell are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 75% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Massachusetts - Lowell with a master's in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| 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 Massachusetts - Lowell.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Child Development & Psychology | 5 |
| Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology | 4 |
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