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Psychology at University of Nebraska - Lincoln

We'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, and more. We've also included details on how UNL ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in psychology.

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• Available Degrees
• Rankings
• Student Demographics

Psychology Degrees Available at UNL

• Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology
• Graduate Certificates in Psychology
• Master’s Degree in Psychology
• Doctorate Degree in Psychology

UNL Psychology Rankings

UNL is in the top 10% of the country for psychology. More specifically it was ranked #66 out of 991 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Nebraska.

Ranking Type	Rank
Best Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools	58
Best Psychology Schools	66
Best Psychology Doctor’s Degree Schools	99
Best Psychology Graduate Degree Schools	180

Popularity of Psychology at UNL

During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Nebraska - Lincoln handed out 237 bachelor's degrees in psychology. This is a decrease of 54% over the previous year when 512 degrees were handed out.

In 2022, 17 students received their master’s degree in psychology from UNL. This makes it the #401 most popular school for psychology master’s degree candidates in the country.

In addition, 17 students received their doctoral degrees in psychology in 2022, making the school the #109 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.

How Much Does a Bachelor’s in Psychology from UNL Cost?

UNL Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UNL paid an average of $859 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $268 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.

	In State	Out of State
Tuition	$8,010	$25,650
Fees	$2,098	$2,098
Books and Supplies	$1,250	$1,250
On Campus Room and Board	$13,856	$13,856
On Campus Other Expenses	$3,442	$3,442

Learn more about UNL tuition and fees.

UNL Psychology Bachelor’s Program Diversity

Of the 237 psychology students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from UNL, about 23% were men and 77% were women.

The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UNL are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 73% of students fell into this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Nebraska - Lincoln with a bachelor's in psychology.

Ethnic Background	Number of Students
Asian	13
Black or African American	4
Hispanic or Latino	26
White	174
Non-Resident Aliens	10
Other Races	10

Does UNL Offer an Online Bachelor’s in Psychology?

Online degrees for the UNL 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 UNL Online Learning page.

UNL Psychology Master’s Program Diversity

Of the 20 students who earned a master's degree in Psychology from UNL in 2021-2022, 10% were men and 90% were women.

The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UNL are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 80% of students fell into this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Nebraska - Lincoln with a master's in psychology.

Ethnic Background	Number of Students
Asian	1
Black or African American	0
Hispanic or Latino	1
White	16
Non-Resident Aliens	1
Other Races	1

UNL Psychology Students

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the psychology majors at University of Nebraska - Lincoln.

Psychology Majors

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	267
Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology	17

References

• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online
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