Below are the key facts about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how UCF ranks among other schools offering degrees in psychology.
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UCF is in the top 10% of the country for psychology. Specifically, it ranked #397 out of 1,496 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #10 in Florida.
During the most recent reporting year, University of Central Florida handed out 1,644 bachelor’s degrees in psychology.
Psychology graduates with a bachelor’s degree from UCF earn a median of $38,094 a year. This is below $55,077, the median for all majors at UCF.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at UCF, psychology students accumulate a median of $19,432 in student loans. This is below $21,620, the typical median for all majors at UCF.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,478 | $19,810 |
| Fees | $1,890 | $2,657 |
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Among recent graduates, 18% of psychology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 82% went to women.
The largest share of psychology bachelor’s degree graduates at UCF were White. Approximately 43% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Central Florida with a bachelor’s in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 66 |
| Black or African American | 183 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 565 |
| White | 704 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 50 |
| Other Races | 76 |
In the most recent graduating class, 22% of psychology master’s degrees went to men and 78% went to women.
The largest share of psychology master’s degree graduates at UCF are White. About 57% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Central Florida with a master’s in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 29 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 1 |
For the most recent academic year available, 25% of psychology doctoral degrees went to men and 75% went to women.
The majority of psychology doctoral degree graduates at UCF were White. Roughly 75% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Central Florida with a doctoral in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Here are the demographics of the psychology majors at University of Central Florida.
The psychology program at UCF includes the following concentrations:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Psychology | 1,677 |
| Clinical & Counseling Psychology | 44 |