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. Also, learn how UVU ranks among other schools offering degrees in psychology.
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The bachelor's program at UVU was ranked #225 on College Factual's Best Schools for psychology list. It is also ranked #2 in Utah.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Utah Valley University handed out 379 bachelor's degrees in general psychology. This is a decrease of 5% over the previous year when 398 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of psychology students who receive their bachelor's degree at UVU is $29,263. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $28,637 for all psychology bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UVU, psychology students borrow a median amount of $18,500 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 $26,000.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the psychology majors at Utah Valley University.
Of the 31 students who earned an associate's degree in General Psychology from UVU in 2020-2021, 13% were men and 87% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 81% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Utah Valley University with a associate's in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 25 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 379 students earned a bachelor's degree in psychology from UVU. About 70% of these graduates were women and the other 30% were men.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UVU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 77% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Utah Valley University with a bachelor's in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 54 |
| White | 290 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 24 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology | 3 |
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