Bachelor’s Degrees in Psychology
Education Levels of Psychology Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 140,724 people earned their bachelor's degree in psychology. This earns it the #5 spot on the list of the most popular bachelor's degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in psychology at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 140,724 |
| Master’s Degree | 38,043 |
| Associate Degree | 18,099 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 7,220 |
| Graduate Certificate | 3,894 |
| Basic Certificate | 782 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 126 |
Earnings of Psychology Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in psychology is $31,868. A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $28,557 and the high is $35,155.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in psychology is $25,563. The school you go to and how long it takes you to graduate, among other things, can cause this number to vary. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $37,464 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $17,560.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their bachelor's degree in psychology. About 80.2% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 27,874 |
| Women | 112,850 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of psychology bachelor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9,864 |
| Black or African American | 14,927 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 31,002 |
| White | 69,489 |
| International Students | 4,304 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 11,138 |
Most Popular Psychology Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 1,464 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in psychology. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Florida International University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for psychology majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree. Each year, around 58,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,721 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,119 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,652 people received their bachelor's degree in psychology from FIU. Of these students, 85% were women and 90% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that FIU graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $31,868.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for psychology majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Southern New Hampshire University. Each year, around 134,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,450 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,467 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,646 people received their bachelor's degree in psychology from SNHU. Of these students, 83% were women and 30% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that SNHU graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $31,868.
University of Central Florida is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in psychology. Each year, around 71,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,478 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,916 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,390 people received their bachelor's degree in psychology from UCF. Around 53% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 81% were women. Data shows that UCF graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $31,868.
Liberty University is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in psychology. Roughly 93,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,015 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,740 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,332 people received their bachelor's degree in psychology from Liberty University. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 83% were women. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in psychology at Liberty University make a median salary of 31,868.
University of California - Irvine comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in psychology. Roughly 36,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,136 people received their bachelor's degree in psychology from UC Irvine. Around 73% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 76% were women. Data shows that UC Irvine graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $31,868.
University of California - Los Angeles is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in psychology. Each year, around 44,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,062 people received their bachelor's degree in psychology from UCLA. Around 65% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 76% were women. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in psychology at University of California - Los Angeles make a median salary of 31,868.
The 7th most popular school in the country for psychology majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Pennsylvania State University - Main Campus. Each year, around 0 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $19,672 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,956 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 880 people received their bachelor's degree in psychology from Penn State University Park. About 73% of this group were women, and 30% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in psychology at Pennsylvania State University - Main Campus make a median salary of 31,868.
University of California - Davis comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in psychology. Roughly 39,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 879 people received their bachelor's degree in psychology from UC Davis. Around 68% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 78% were women. Data shows that UC Davis graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $31,868.
California State University - Northridge is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in psychology. Roughly 40,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 864 people received their bachelor's degree in psychology from CSUN. Of these students, 78% were women and 72% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that CSUN graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $31,868.
The 10th most popular school in the country for psychology majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Arizona State University - Tempe. Roughly 74,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,308 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,376 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 825 people received their bachelor's degree in psychology from ASU - Tempe. Around 47% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 78% were women. Data shows that ASU - Tempe graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $31,868.
The 11th most popular school in the country for psychology majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Florida State University. Each year, around 43,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,640 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,684 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 824 people received their bachelor's degree in psychology from Florida State. About 84% of this group were women, and 43% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Florida State graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $31,868.
The 12th most popular school in the country for psychology majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is California State University - Fullerton. Roughly 42,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 791 people received their bachelor's degree in psychology from Cal State Fullerton. Of these students, 77% were women and 78% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. California State University - Fullerton psychology graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $31,868.
University of Houston comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in psychology. Each year, around 47,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,685 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,723 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 776 people received their bachelor's degree in psychology from UH. About 79% of this group were women, and 76% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that UH graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $31,868.
University of South Florida - Main Campus comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in psychology. Each year, around 50,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,559 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,350 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 761 people received their bachelor's degree in psychology from USF Tampa. Around 45% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 80% were women. Data shows that USF Tampa graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $31,868.
Arizona State University - Skysong is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in psychology. Roughly 53,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,308 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,170 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 728 people received their bachelor's degree in psychology from ASU - Skysong. Of these students, 82% were women and 42% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Arizona State University - Skysong psychology graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $31,868.
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in psychology. Roughly 47,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $17,977 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $27,192 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 697 people received their bachelor's degree in psychology from U-M. Of these students, 78% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that U-M graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $31,868.
Hunter College comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in psychology. Roughly 24,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,090 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 686 people received their bachelor's degree in psychology from Hunter. Of these students, 82% were women and 71% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Hunter College psychology graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $31,868.
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in psychology. Roughly 52,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,496 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,116 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 677 people received their bachelor's degree in psychology from UMN Twin Cities. Of these students, 77% were women and 31% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that UMN Twin Cities graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $31,868.
University at Buffalo is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in psychology. Each year, around 32,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,310 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 649 people received their bachelor's degree in psychology from University at Buffalo. Of these students, 76% were women and 27% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in psychology at University at Buffalo make a median salary of 31,868.
The 20th most popular school in the country for psychology majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Ohio State University - Main Campus. Each year, around 61,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,826 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,515 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 635 people received their bachelor's degree in psychology from Ohio State. Of these students, 76% were women and 27% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Ohio State University - Main Campus psychology graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $31,868.
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*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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