by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at ISU. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #1 out of 22 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks ISU among the top schools in the country for psychology, coming in at #159 out of 1,514 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Psychology Schools | 159 of 1,514 |
| Best Psychology Schools in Iowa | 1 of 26 |
| Best Psychology Schools in the Plains States Region | 6 of 136 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in psychology at ISU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 217 |
| Master’s | 5 |
| Doctoral | 11 |
| Professional Certificate | 1 |
The psychology area of study at ISU covers the following majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Psychology, General | 234 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Iowa State University handed out 217 bachelor’s degrees in psychology.
ISU is among the very best schools in the country for psychology at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #1 out of 22 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Iowa | 1 |
| Best Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region | 6 |
| Best Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 153 |
Psychology students who finish a bachelor’s at ISU report a median salary of $42,771 a year. This is lower than $64,577, the median for all majors at ISU.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at ISU, psychology students borrow a median amount of $23,121 in student loans. This is lower than $23,319, the typical median for all majors at ISU.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,324 | $27,346 |
| Fees | $1,535 | $1,535 |
Read more about ISU tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 25% of psychology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 75% went to women.
The majority of psychology bachelor’s degree graduates at ISU were White. About 74% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Iowa State University with a bachelor’s in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 11 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 160 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 27 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at ISU. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Psychology | 5 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Psychology | 11 |
| Professional Certificate Degrees in Psychology | 1 |
