by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. See how University of Maryland-College Park stacks up against peers offering psychology.
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University of Maryland-College Park is in the top 5% of the country for psychology. In particular, it placed #17 out of 1,496 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Maryland.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Maryland | 1 |
| Best Psychology Master’s Degree Schools in Maryland | 1 |
| Best Psychology Schools in Maryland | 1 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 1 |
| Best Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 4 |
| Best Psychology Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 4 |
| Best Psychology Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 4 |
| Best Value Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Maryland | 4 |
| Best Value Psychology Master’s Degree Schools in Maryland | 4 |
| Best Value Psychology Schools in Maryland | 4 |
| College Major Best Value | 4 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 4 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Maryland-College Park awarded 455 bachelor’s degrees in psychology.
Psychology majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from University of Maryland-College Park earn a median of $54,690 a year. This is below $78,942, the median for all majors at University of Maryland-College Park.
To complete a bachelor’s at University of Maryland-College Park, psychology students accumulate a median of $20,500 in student loans. This is below $20,836, the typical median for all majors at University of Maryland-College Park.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,000 | $39,464 |
| Fees | $1,722 | $1,722 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 17% of psychology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 83% went to women.
The largest share of psychology bachelor’s degree graduates at University of Maryland-College Park are White. Approximately 49% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Maryland-College Park with a bachelor’s in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 77 |
| Black or African American | 54 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 59 |
| White | 225 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 36 |
In the most recent graduating class, 25% of psychology master’s degrees went to men and 75% went to women.
The largest share of psychology master’s degree graduates at University of Maryland-College Park were White. Approximately 44% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Maryland-College Park with a master’s in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
For the most recent academic year available, 19% of psychology doctoral degrees went to men and 81% went to women.
The largest share of psychology doctoral degree graduates at University of Maryland-College Park are White. Approximately 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Maryland-College Park with a doctoral in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the psychology majors at University of Maryland-College Park.
This psychology program at University of Maryland-College Park includes the following concentrations:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Psychology | 429 |
| Child Development & Psychology | 56 |
| Clinical & Counseling Psychology | 2 |