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 UW - Parkside ranks among other schools offering degrees in psychology.
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The bachelor's program at UW - Parkside was ranked #599 on College Factual's Best Schools for psychology list. It is also ranked #17 in Wisconsin.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 577 |
| Best General Psychology Schools | 599 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Wisconsin - Parkside handed out 71 bachelor's degrees in general psychology. This is an increase of 8% over the previous year when 66 degrees were handed out.
Psychology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UW - Parkside go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $29,952 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $31,484 for all psychology students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UW - Parkside, psychology students borrow a median amount of $17,075 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 $25,532.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UW - Parkside paid an average of $634 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $274 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,582 | $15,224 |
| Fees | $1,273 | $1,273 |
| Books and Supplies | $590 | $590 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $8,286 | $8,286 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,164 | $5,164 |
Learn more about UW - Parkside tuition and fees.
Of the 71 students who earned a bachelor's degree in General Psychology from UW - Parkside in 2021-2022, 14% were men and 86% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 56% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Wisconsin - Parkside with a bachelor's in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17 |
| White | 40 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
UW - Parkside 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 UW - Parkside Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the psychology majors at University of Wisconsin - Parkside.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Other Psychology | 21 |