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 #152 on College Factual's Best Schools for psychology list. It is also ranked #2 in Nevada.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Nevada - Reno handed out 210 bachelor's degrees in general psychology. This is a decrease of 7% over the previous year when 227 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of psychology students who receive their bachelor's degree at UNR is $28,592. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $28,637 for all psychology students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UNR, psychology students borrow a median amount of $19,049 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 $26,000.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the psychology program at UNR is $484 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the psychology majors at University of Nevada - Reno.
The psychology program at UNR awarded 210 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 19% of these degrees went to men with the other 81% going to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UNR are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 62% of students fell into 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 | 6 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 50 |
| White | 131 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 15 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Child Development & Psychology | 50 |
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