by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. Also, learn how UD stacks up against peers offering psychology.
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UD is in the top 15% of the country for psychology. More specifically it was ranked #248 out of 1,496 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Delaware.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Delaware | 1 |
| Best Psychology Master’s Degree Schools in Delaware | 1 |
| Best Psychology Schools in Delaware | 1 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 1 |
| Best Value Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Delaware | 3 |
| Best Value Psychology Master’s Degree Schools in Delaware | 3 |
| Best Value Psychology Schools in Delaware | 3 |
| College Major Best Value | 3 |
| Best Value Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 52 |
| Best Value Psychology Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 52 |
| Best Value Psychology Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 52 |
| College Major Best Value | 52 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of Delaware conferred 223 bachelor’s degrees in psychology.
Psychology majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from UD report a median salary of $54,067 a year. This is lower than $69,282, the median for all majors at UD.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at UD, psychology graduates take on a median debt of $24,786 in student loans. This is below $24,842, the typical median for all majors at UD.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,980 | $39,190 |
| Fees | $2,210 | $2,210 |
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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 largest share of psychology bachelor’s degree graduates at UD are White. Approximately 72% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Delaware with a bachelor’s in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21 |
| White | 161 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 15 |
In the most recent graduating class, 5% of psychology master’s degrees went to men and 95% went to women.
The majority of psychology master’s degree graduates at UD are White. About 74% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Delaware with a master’s in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Among recent graduates, 9% of psychology doctoral degrees went to men and 91% went to women.
The majority of psychology doctoral degree graduates at UD were White. Roughly 45% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Delaware with a doctoral in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the psychology majors at University of Delaware.
This psychology program at UD breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Child Development & Psychology | 245 |
| Clinical & Counseling Psychology | 8 |