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Psychology at University of Virginia - Main Campus

We'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, and more. Also, learn how University of Virginia ranks among other schools offering degrees in psychology.

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• Available Degrees
• Rankings
• Student Demographics

Psychology Degrees Available at University of Virginia

• Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology
• Graduate Certificates in Psychology
• Master’s Degree in Psychology
• Doctorate Degree in Psychology

University of Virginia Psychology Rankings

In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for psychology majors, University of Virginia came in at #12. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Virginia.

Ranking Type	Rank
Best Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools	3
Best Psychology Doctor’s Degree Schools	3
Best Psychology Schools	12
Best Psychology Graduate Degree Schools	35
Best Psychology Master’s Degree Schools	44

Popularity of Psychology at University of Virginia

During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Virginia - Main Campus handed out 251 bachelor's degrees in psychology. This is a decrease of 52% over the previous year when 526 degrees were handed out.

In 2022, 61 students received their master’s degree in psychology from University of Virginia. This makes it the #106 most popular school for psychology master’s degree candidates in the country.

In addition, 15 students received their doctoral degrees in psychology in 2022, making the school the #136 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.

How Much Does a Bachelor’s in Psychology from University of Virginia Cost?

University of Virginia Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at University of Virginia paid an average of $1,869 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $653 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.

	In State	Out of State
Tuition	$18,823	$55,450
Fees	$3,500	$4,183
Books and Supplies	$1,480	$1,480
On Campus Room and Board	$13,940	$13,940
On Campus Other Expenses	$3,520	$3,520

Learn more about University of Virginia tuition and fees.

University of Virginia Psychology Bachelor’s Program Diversity

For the most recent academic year available, 20% of psychology bachelor's degrees went to men and 80% went to women.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Virginia - Main Campus with a bachelor's in psychology.

Ethnic Background	Number of Students
Asian	40
Black or African American	18
Hispanic or Latino	27
White	124
Non-Resident Aliens	16
Other Races	26

Does University of Virginia Offer an Online Bachelor’s in Psychology?

Online degrees for the University of Virginia 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 University of Virginia Online Learning page.

University of Virginia Psychology Master’s Program Diversity

During the 2021-2022 academic year, 81 students graduated with a master's degree in psychology from University of Virginia. About 36% were men and 64% were women.

The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at University of Virginia are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 60% of students fell into this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Virginia - Main Campus with a master's in psychology.

Ethnic Background	Number of Students
Asian	5
Black or African American	6
Hispanic or Latino	9
White	49
Non-Resident Aliens	9
Other Races	3

University of Virginia Psychology Students

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the psychology majors at University of Virginia - Main Campus.

Psychology Majors

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	285
Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology	66

References

• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online
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