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. Also, learn how URI ranks among other schools offering degrees in psychology.
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URI is in the top 10% of the country for psychology. More specifically it was ranked #54 out of 979 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Rhode Island.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Psychology Schools | 54 |
| Best General Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 56 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Rhode Island handed out 224 bachelor's degrees in general psychology. This is a decrease of 14% over the previous year when 259 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 6 students received their master’s degree in psychology from URI. This makes it the #222 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 URI is $37,414. This is higher than $31,484, which is the national median for all psychology bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at URI, psychology students borrow a median amount of $39,915 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 URI is $315 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at URI paid an average of $1,396 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $588 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,116 | $33,512 |
| Fees | $2,292 | $2,292 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,250 | $1,250 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,900 | $14,900 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,436 | $2,436 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 17% of psychology bachelor's degrees went to men and 83% went to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at URI 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 Rhode Island with a bachelor's in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 31 |
| White | 168 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 13 |
Online degrees for the URI 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 URI Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 6 students graduated with a master's degree in psychology from URI. About 33% were men and 67% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Rhode Island with a master's in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the psychology majors at University of Rhode Island.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology | 9 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.