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UNL is in the top 10% of the country for psychology. More specifically it was ranked #93 out of 989 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Nebraska.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Nebraska - Lincoln handed out 256 bachelor's degrees in psychology. This is an increase of 16% over the previous year when 220 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 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 2021, making the school the #109 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the psychology majors at University of Nebraska - Lincoln.
Of the 256 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in psychology from UNL in 2021, 21% were men and 79% 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, 75% 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 | 12 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19 |
| White | 193 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 20 |
| Other Races | 7 |
For the most recent academic year available, 18% of psychology master's degrees went to men and 82% went to 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, 76% 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 | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
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 | 280 |
| Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology | 15 |
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