by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how UMass Boston ranks in comparison to other schools with psychology programs.
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UMass Boston was ranked #129 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for psychology majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #6 in Massachusetts.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Psychology Schools | 129 |
| Best General Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 130 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Massachusetts - Boston handed out 274 bachelor's degrees in general psychology. This is a decrease of 7% over the previous year when 294 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of psychology students who receive their bachelor's degree at UMass Boston is $38,151. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $31,484 for all psychology bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UMass Boston, psychology students borrow a median amount of $16,158 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all psychology bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $25,532.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the psychology program at UMass Boston is $101 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UMass Boston paid an average of $1,548 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $645 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,905 | $36,581 |
| Fees | $590 | $590 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $17,512 | $17,512 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,066 | $3,066 |
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Of the 274 students who earned a bachelor's degree in General Psychology from UMass Boston in 2021-2022, 20% were men and 80% were women.
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 | 27 |
| Black or African American | 55 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 55 |
| White | 104 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 13 |
| Other Races | 20 |
UMass Boston does not offer an online option for its psychology bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UMass Boston Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the psychology majors at University of Massachusetts - Boston.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology | 51 |
| Child Development & Psychology | 22 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.