by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at University of Massachusetts-Boston. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #23 out of 48 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks University of Massachusetts-Boston among the top schools in the country for psychology, placing at #357 out of 1,514 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Psychology Schools | 357 of 1,514 |
| Best Psychology Schools in Massachusetts | 24 of 55 |
| Best Psychology Schools in the New England Region | 45 of 116 |
Here is each degree level granted in psychology at University of Massachusetts-Boston, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 277 |
| Master’s | 20 |
| Doctoral | 18 |
| Professional Certificate | 10 |
The psychology field at University of Massachusetts-Boston breaks down into these majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Psychology, General | 266 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | 35 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | 24 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of Massachusetts-Boston awarded 277 bachelor’s degrees in psychology.
University of Massachusetts-Boston ranks competitively among schools offering psychology at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #23 out of 48 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Massachusetts | 23 |
| Best Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region | 44 |
| Best Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 327 |
Psychology majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from University of Massachusetts-Boston earn a median of $51,145 a year. This is below $65,575, the median for all majors at University of Massachusetts-Boston.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at University of Massachusetts-Boston, psychology graduates take on a median debt of $26,004 in student loans. This is below $26,236, the typical median for all majors at University of Massachusetts-Boston.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,187 | $37,495 |
| Fees | $620 | $620 |
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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 University of Massachusetts-Boston were White. About 40% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Massachusetts-Boston with a bachelor’s in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 18 |
| Black or African American | 56 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 58 |
| White | 112 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 13 |
| Other Races | 20 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at University of Massachusetts-Boston. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Psychology | 20 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Psychology | 18 |
| Professional Certificate Degrees in Psychology | 10 |
