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. In addition, we cover how University of Virginia ranks in comparison to other schools with psychology programs.
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Ranked at #6 in College Factual's most recent rankings, University of Virginia is in the top 1% of the country for psychology students pursuing a bachelor's degree. It is also ranked #1 in Virginia.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Virginia - Main Campus handed out 251 bachelor's degrees in general psychology. This is a decrease of 5% over the previous year when 263 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 16 students received their master’s degree in psychology from University of Virginia. This makes it the #93 most popular school for psychology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 9 students received their doctoral degrees in psychology in 2022, making the school the #50 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Psychology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from University of Virginia go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $36,121 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $31,484 for all psychology bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at University of Virginia, psychology students borrow a median amount of $62,297 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $25,532 for all psychology majors across the country.
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 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 251 psychology majors earned their bachelor's degree from University of Virginia. Of these graduates, 20% were men and 80% were 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 |
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.
For the most recent academic year available, 29% of psychology master's degrees went to men and 71% went to 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, 71% 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 | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the psychology majors at University of Virginia - Main Campus.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology | 66 |
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