by our College Data Analytics TeamWe'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, average starting salaries, and more. We've also included details on how UNC Charlotte ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in psychology.
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UNC Charlotte is in the top 10% of the country for psychology. More specifically it was ranked #92 out of 979 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #4 in North Carolina.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of North Carolina at Charlotte handed out 396 bachelor's degrees in general psychology. This is an increase of 6% over the previous year when 372 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 10 students received their master’s degree in psychology from UNC Charlotte. This makes it the #155 most popular school for psychology master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of psychology students who receive their bachelor's degree at UNC Charlotte is $30,359. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $31,484 for all psychology students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UNC Charlotte, psychology students borrow a median amount of $26,440 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 UNC Charlotte is $209 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UNC Charlotte was $770 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $159 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $3,812 | $18,474 |
| Fees | $3,402 | $3,402 |
| Books and Supplies | $950 | $950 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,864 | $13,864 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,644 | $2,644 |
Learn more about UNC Charlotte tuition and fees.
Of the 396 psychology students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from UNC Charlotte, about 20% were men and 80% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 52% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of North Carolina at Charlotte with a bachelor's in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 26 |
| Black or African American | 66 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 65 |
| White | 206 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 29 |
UNC Charlotte 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 UNC Charlotte Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 7 psychology majors earned their master's degree from UNC Charlotte. Of these graduates, 29% were men and 71% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UNC Charlotte are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 57% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of North Carolina at Charlotte with a master's in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the psychology majors at University of North Carolina at Charlotte.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Child Development & Psychology | 12 |
| Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology | 5 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.