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Psychology at University of Virginia-Main Campus

Below are the key facts 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 Virginia UVa UVA stacks up against peers offering psychology.

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Psychology Degrees Available at University of Virginia UVa UVA

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

University of Virginia UVa UVA Psychology Rankings

University of Virginia UVa UVA is in the top 1% of the country for psychology. Specifically, it ranked #24 out of 1,496 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in Virginia.

Ranking Type	Rank
Best Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Virginia	2
Best Psychology Doctor’s Degree Schools in Virginia	2
Best Psychology Master’s Degree Schools in Virginia	2
Best Psychology Schools in Virginia	2
College Major Top Ranked	2
Best Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region	6
Best Psychology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region	6
Best Psychology Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region	6
Best Psychology Schools in the Southeast Region	6
College Major Top Ranked	6
Best Value Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Virginia	23
Best Value Psychology Doctor’s Degree Schools in Virginia	23

Popularity of Psychology at University of Virginia UVa UVA

During the most recent reporting year, University of Virginia-Main Campus handed out 231 bachelor’s degrees in psychology.

How Much Do Psychology Graduates from University of Virginia UVa UVA Make?

Salary of Psychology Graduates with a Bachelor’s Degree

Psychology majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from University of Virginia UVa UVA earn a median of $60,795 a year. This is lower than $96,792, the median for all majors at University of Virginia UVa UVA.

How Much Student Debt Do Psychology Graduates from University of Virginia UVa UVA Have?

Student Debt of Psychology Graduates with a Bachelor’s Degree

While getting their bachelor’s degree at University of Virginia UVa UVA, psychology students borrow a median amount of $19,500 in student loans. This is above $18,623, the typical median for all majors at University of Virginia UVa UVA.

How Much Does a Bachelor’s in Psychology from University of Virginia UVa UVA Cost?

University of Virginia UVa UVA Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.

	In State	Out of State
Tuition	$16,010	$57,261
Fees	$3,646	$4,330

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University of Virginia UVa UVA Psychology Bachelor’s Program Diversity

For the most recent academic year available, 21% of psychology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 79% went to women.

The largest share of psychology bachelor’s degree graduates at University of Virginia UVa UVA were White. Approximately 56% of graduates fell into this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Virginia-Main Campus with a bachelor’s in psychology.

Ethnic Background	Number of Students
Asian	30
Black or African American	20
Hispanic or Latino	20
White	130
Non-Resident Aliens	8
Other Races	23

University of Virginia UVa UVA Psychology Master’s Program Diversity

Among recent graduates, 35% of psychology master’s degrees went to men and 65% went to women.

The largest share of psychology master’s degree graduates at University of Virginia UVa UVA are White. Roughly 49% of graduates fell into this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Virginia-Main Campus with a master’s in psychology.

Ethnic Background	Number of Students
Asian	6
Black or African American	4
Hispanic or Latino	2
White	28
Non-Resident Aliens	13
Other Races	4

University of Virginia UVa UVA Psychology Doctoral Program Diversity

In the most recent graduating class, 22% of psychology doctoral degrees went to men and 78% went to women.

The majority of psychology doctoral degree graduates at University of Virginia UVa UVA were White. About 87% of graduates fell into this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Virginia-Main Campus with a doctoral in psychology.

Ethnic Background	Number of Students
Asian	0
Black or African American	0
Hispanic or Latino	0
White	20
Non-Resident Aliens	2
Other Races	1

Psychology Student Diversity at University of Virginia UVa UVA

Review the following statistics on the composition of the psychology majors at University of Virginia-Main Campus.

Psychology Majors at University of Virginia UVa UVA

The psychology program at University of Virginia UVa UVA breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:

Major	Annual Graduates
General Psychology	257
Clinical & Counseling Psychology	56
Child Development & Psychology	4

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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