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. We've also included details on how UTSA ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in psychology.
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The bachelor's program at UTSA was ranked #214 on College Factual's Best Schools for psychology list. It is also ranked #13 in Texas.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, The University of Texas at San Antonio handed out 532 bachelor's degrees in general psychology. This is a decrease of 8% over the previous year when 580 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 5 students received their master’s degree in psychology from UTSA. This makes it the #240 most popular school for psychology master’s degree candidates in the country.
Psychology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UTSA go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $29,099 a year. This is less than $31,484, which is the national median of all psychology majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UTSA, psychology students borrow a median amount of $18,359 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.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the psychology program at UTSA is $163 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UTSA was $799 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $260 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,239 | $19,177 |
| Fees | $3,040 | $3,040 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,843 | $11,843 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,932 | $2,932 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 21% of psychology bachelor's degrees went to men and 79% went to women.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are Hispanic or Latino. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 64% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Texas at San Antonio with a bachelor's in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 28 |
| Black or African American | 47 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 340 |
| White | 80 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 32 |
UTSA 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 UTSA Online Learning page.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 11 students earned a master's degree in psychology from UTSA. About 64% of these graduates were women and the other 36% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 64% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Texas at San Antonio with a master's in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the psychology majors at The University of Texas at San Antonio.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology | 47 |
| Child Development & Psychology | 5 |
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