by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at UMGC. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s, Undergraduate Certificate levels. It ranks as high as #9 out of 21 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks UMGC among the top schools in the country for psychology, ranked #445 out of 1,514 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Psychology Schools | 445 of 1,514 |
| Best Psychology Schools in Maryland | 10 of 22 |
| Best Psychology Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 105 of 273 |
The following degree levels are granted in psychology at UMGC, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 676 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 112 |
This psychology field at UMGC covers the following majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Psychology, General | 788 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Maryland Global Campus awarded 676 bachelor’s degrees in psychology.
UMGC holds a strong position among schools offering psychology at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #9 out of 21 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Maryland | 9 |
| Best Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 102 |
| Best Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 399 |
Psychology graduates with a bachelor’s degree from UMGC earn a median of $47,572 a year. This is lower than $74,148, the median for all majors at UMGC.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at UMGC, psychology students accumulate a median of $23,465 in student loans. This is below $23,647, the typical median for all majors at UMGC.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,344 | $11,976 |
| Fees | $360 | $360 |
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Among recent graduates, 19% of psychology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 81% went to women.
The largest share of psychology bachelor’s degree graduates at UMGC are White. Roughly 40% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Maryland Global Campus with a bachelor’s in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 21 |
| Black or African American | 144 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 121 |
| White | 271 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 11 |
| Other Races | 108 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Maryland Global Campus handed out 112 undergraduate certificate degrees in psychology.
UMGC has not been ranked for psychology at the undergraduate certificate level.
For the most recent academic year available, 24% of psychology undergraduate certificate degrees went to men and 76% went to women.
The largest share of psychology undergraduate certificate degree graduates at UMGC were White. Approximately 29% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Maryland Global Campus with a undergraduate certificate in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 31 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 24 |
| White | 32 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 20 |
