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Psychology at University of Nevada-Reno

We’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how University of Nevada-Reno stacks up against peers offering psychology.

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• Student Demographics
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Psychology Degrees Available at University of Nevada-Reno

• Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology
• Master’s Degree in Psychology
• Doctorate Degree in Psychology

University of Nevada-Reno Psychology Rankings

University of Nevada-Reno holds a strong position among schools offering psychology. In particular, it placed #319 out of 1,496 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #75 in Far Western.

Ranking Type	Rank
Best Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Nevada	1
Best Psychology Doctor’s Degree Schools in Nevada	1
Best Psychology Schools in Nevada	1
Best Value Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Nevada	5
Best Value Psychology Doctor’s Degree Schools in Nevada	5
Best Value Psychology Schools in Nevada	5
Best Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region	75
Best Psychology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region	75
Best Psychology Schools in the Far Western US Region	75
College Major Top Ranked	75
Best Value Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region	150
Best Value Psychology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region	150

Popularity of Psychology at University of Nevada-Reno

During the most recent reporting year, University of Nevada-Reno conferred 262 bachelor’s degrees in psychology.

How Much Do Psychology Graduates from University of Nevada-Reno Make?

Salary of Psychology Graduates with a Bachelor’s Degree

Psychology graduates with a bachelor’s degree from University of Nevada-Reno report a median salary of $70,056 a year. This is above $62,381, the median for all majors at University of Nevada-Reno.

How Much Student Debt Do Psychology Graduates from University of Nevada-Reno Have?

Student Debt of Psychology Graduates with a Bachelor’s Degree

To complete a bachelor’s at University of Nevada-Reno, psychology graduates take on a median debt of $19,049 in student loans. This is lower than $19,889, the typical median for all majors at University of Nevada-Reno.

How Much Does a Bachelor’s in Psychology from University of Nevada-Reno Cost?

University of Nevada-Reno Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.

	In State	Out of State
Tuition	$7,470	$26,572
Fees	$1,148	$1,148

Read more about University of Nevada-Reno tuition and fees.

University of Nevada-Reno Psychology Bachelor’s Program Diversity

In the most recent graduating class, 24% of psychology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 76% went to women.

The majority of psychology bachelor’s degree graduates at University of Nevada-Reno 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 Nevada-Reno with a bachelor’s in psychology.

Ethnic Background	Number of Students
Asian	19
Black or African American	7
Hispanic or Latino	80
White	119
Non-Resident Aliens	3
Other Races	34

University of Nevada-Reno Psychology Master’s Program Diversity

In the most recent graduating class, 17% of psychology master’s degrees went to men and 83% went to women.

The majority of psychology master’s degree graduates at University of Nevada-Reno were 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 Nevada-Reno with a master’s in psychology.

Ethnic Background	Number of Students
Asian	1
Black or African American	2
Hispanic or Latino	2
White	6
Non-Resident Aliens	0
Other Races	1

University of Nevada-Reno Psychology Doctoral Program Diversity

Among recent graduates, 40% of psychology doctoral degrees went to men and 60% went to women.

The majority of psychology doctoral degree graduates at University of Nevada-Reno 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 Nevada-Reno with a doctoral in psychology.

Ethnic Background	Number of Students
Asian	3
Black or African American	0
Hispanic or Latino	1
White	5
Non-Resident Aliens	1
Other Races	0

Psychology Student Diversity at University of Nevada-Reno

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the psychology majors at University of Nevada-Reno.

Psychology Majors at University of Nevada-Reno

The psychology program at University of Nevada-Reno offers the following related majors:

Major	Annual Graduates
General Psychology	188
Child Development & Psychology	96

References

• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online
• IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
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