We’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at BYU. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #1 out of 6 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks BYU as a strong choice for general psychology, placing at #265 out of 1,317 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Psychology Schools | 265 of 1,317 |
| Best General Psychology Schools in Utah | 1 of 8 |
| Best General Psychology Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region | 5 of 45 |
The following degree levels are available for general psychology at BYU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 48 |
| Master’s | 12 |
| Doctoral | 7 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Brigham Young University handed out 48 bachelor’s degrees in general psychology.
BYU is among the very best schools in the country for general psychology at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 6 schools by College Factual.
General Psychology graduates with a bachelor’s degree from BYU earn a median of $44,664 a year. This is lower than $66,875, the median for all majors at BYU.
To complete a bachelor’s at BYU, general psychology students accumulate a median of $11,000 in student loans. This is lower than $12,184, the typical median for all majors at BYU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,120 | $6,688 |
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Among recent graduates, 31% of general psychology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 69% went to women.
The largest share of general psychology bachelor’s degree graduates at BYU are White. Roughly 67% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Brigham Young University with a bachelor’s in general psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 32 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 5 |
BYU awarded 48 bachelor’s degrees in psychology, general in the latest year of data — 69% to women and 31% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (67%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at BYU. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in General Psychology | 12 |
| Doctoral Degrees in General Psychology | 7 |