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. We've also included details on how UMN Twin Cities ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in psychology.
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Ranked at #5 in College Factual's most recent rankings, UMN Twin Cities is in the top 1% of the country for psychology students pursuing a bachelor's degree. It is also ranked #1 in Minnesota.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Minnesota - Twin Cities handed out 523 bachelor's degrees in general psychology. This is a decrease of 6% over the previous year when 556 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 3 students received their master’s degree in psychology from UMN Twin Cities. This makes it the #275 most popular school for psychology master’s degree candidates in the country.
Psychology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UMN Twin Cities go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $36,294 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 UMN Twin Cities, psychology students borrow a median amount of $32,745 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 UMN Twin Cities is $319 per month.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UMN Twin Cities paid an average of $1,324 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $558 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,496 | $34,410 |
| Fees | $1,992 | $1,992 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,028 | $13,028 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,350 | $2,350 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 523 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in psychology from UMN Twin Cities. About 24% were men and 76% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UMN Twin Cities are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 63% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Minnesota - Twin Cities with a bachelor's in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 58 |
| Black or African American | 39 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 30 |
| White | 327 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 43 |
| Other Races | 26 |
UMN Twin Cities 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 UMN Twin Cities Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 8 psychology majors earned their master's degree from UMN Twin Cities. Of these graduates, 63% were men and 38% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Minnesota - Twin Cities with a master's in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the psychology majors at University of Minnesota - Twin Cities.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Child Development & Psychology | 181 |
| Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology | 86 |
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