by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. Also, learn how UVU ranks among other schools offering degrees in psychology.
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The bachelor's program at UVU was ranked #301 on College Factual's Best Schools for psychology list. It is also ranked #3 in Utah.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 296 |
| Best General Psychology Schools | 301 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Utah Valley University handed out 409 bachelor's degrees in general psychology. This is an increase of 8% over the previous year when 379 degrees were handed out.
Psychology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UVU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $31,888 a year. 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.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UVU paid an average of $716 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $234 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,614 | $17,174 |
| Fees | $656 | $656 |
| Books and Supplies | $670 | $670 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 409 students earned a bachelor's degree in psychology from UVU. About 71% of these graduates were women and the other 29% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 81% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Utah Valley University with a bachelor's in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 11 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 46 |
| White | 330 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 19 |
UVU 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 UVU Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 16 psychology majors earned their associate's degree from UVU. Of these graduates, 25% were men and 75% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 94% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Utah Valley University with a associate's in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the psychology majors at Utah Valley University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology | 18 |
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