We’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at UCCS. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #10 out of 15 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks UCCS as a strong choice for psychology, coming in at #880 out of 1,514 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Psychology Schools | 880 of 1,514 |
| Best Psychology Schools in Colorado | 11 of 23 |
| Best Psychology Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region | 23 of 52 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in psychology at UCCS, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 183 |
| Master’s | 12 |
| Doctoral | 7 |
This psychology area of study at UCCS covers the following majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Psychology, General | 202 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of Colorado Colorado Springs handed out 183 bachelor’s degrees in psychology.
UCCS ranks competitively among schools offering psychology at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #10 out of 15 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Colorado | 10 |
| Best Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region | 20 |
| Best Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 751 |
Psychology graduates with a bachelor’s degree from UCCS go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $37,362 a year. This is below $58,851, the median for all majors at UCCS.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at UCCS, psychology students borrow a median amount of $25,000 in student loans. This is above $23,559, the typical median for all majors at UCCS.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,296 | $23,155 |
| Fees | $1,884 | $1,884 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 19% of psychology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 81% went to women.
The majority of psychology bachelor’s degree graduates at UCCS were White. Approximately 60% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Colorado Colorado Springs with a bachelor’s in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 37 |
| White | 110 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 23 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at UCCS. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Psychology | 12 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Psychology | 7 |