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Psychology Schools in Arizona

5,406 Psychology students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In terms of popularity, Psychology is the 6th most popular major in the state out of a total 38 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Psychology Majors in Arizona

Psychology majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 2,866
Master’s Degree 1,793
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 324
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 324
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 324
Post-Master’s Certificate 289
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 289
Associate Degree 134

Gender Distribution

In Arizona, a psychology major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of psychology majors in Arizona is as follows:

  • Asian: 3.2%
  • Black or African American: 12.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 22.8%
  • White: 48.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.3%
  • Other Races: 11.6%
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Jobs for Psychology Grads in Arizona

11,710 people in the state and 625,220 in the nation are employed in jobs related to psychology.

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Wages for Psychology Jobs in Arizona

A typical salary for a psychology grad in the state is $87,600, compared to a typical salary of $95,610 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Arizona that offer psychology degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

1,269 Degrees in Major Awarded
33% Graduation Rate
53,993 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $46,621 a year. Most students complete their degree in 4.64 years. The student loan default rate is 4.50% which is lower than average.

1,068 Degrees in Major Awarded
37% Graduation Rate
103,427 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 5.00% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $34,441 a year. This private institution charges an average net price of $20,585.

887 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
74,795 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 74% are considered full time. The average student takes 4.27 years to complete their degree at ASU - Tempe. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $13,107.

790 Degrees in Major Awarded
12% Graduation Rate
89,763 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 88% get financial aid. 77 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Graduates earn an average $29,762 after graduation.

654 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
45,601 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 95% get financial aid. Graduates earn an average $43,784 after graduation. 78% of the teachers are full time.

396 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
29,566 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 4.60% which is lower than average. The full-time teacher rate is 68%. Most students complete their degree in 4.33 years.

52 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,927 Total Students

95% of the teachers are full time.

49 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,051 Total Students

6 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The student loan default rate is 6.30% which is lower than average. The full-time teacher rate is 75%.

33 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,768 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $9,304. 69% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

#10

Prescott College

Prescott
29 Degrees in Major Awarded
39% Graduation Rate
970 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 26%. The student to faculty ratio is 9 to 1. This private school has an average net price of $22,082.

Psychology Careers in AZ

Some of the careers psychology majors go into include:

Job Title AZ Job Growth AZ Median Salary
Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists 25% $61,500
Managers 12% $98,540
Psychologists 5% $99,080

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to psychology.

Major Annual Graduates in AZ
Education 16,265
Communication & Journalism 3,531
Social Sciences 3,347
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences 988
History 640
Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies 171
Library Science 92

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