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 UNR ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in psychology.
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The bachelor's program at UNR was ranked #207 on College Factual's Best Schools for psychology list. It is also ranked #2 in Nevada.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 203 |
| Best General Psychology Schools | 207 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Nevada - Reno handed out 223 bachelor's degrees in general psychology. This is an increase of 6% over the previous year when 210 degrees were handed out.
Psychology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UNR go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $30,858 a year. This is less than $31,484, which is the national median of all psychology majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UNR, psychology students borrow a median amount of $42,587 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 UNR is $484 per month.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UNR paid an average of $551 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $263 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,876 | $24,832 |
| Fees | $1,118 | $1,118 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,700 | $13,700 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,370 | $5,370 |
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The psychology program at UNR awarded 223 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 25% of these degrees went to men with the other 75% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 54% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Nevada - Reno with a bachelor's in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 13 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 54 |
| White | 121 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 22 |
Online degrees for the UNR 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 UNR Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the psychology majors at University of Nevada - Reno.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Child Development & Psychology | 60 |
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