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Psychology in Nevada

Psychology Schools in Nevada

1,017 students earned Psychology degrees in Nevada in the 2022-2023 year.

A Psychology major is the 4th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Psychology Majors in Nevada

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 744
Associate Degree 271
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 2
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 2
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 2

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 9.5%
  • Black or African American: 8.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 36.5%
  • White: 30.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.7%
  • Other Races: 13.4%
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Jobs for Psychology Grads in Nevada

There are 7,960 people in the state and 625,220 people in the nation working in psychology jobs.

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Wages for Psychology Jobs in Nevada

A typical salary for a psychology grad in the state is $74,060, compared to a typical salary of $95,610 nationwide.

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There are 6 colleges in Nevada that offer psychology degrees. Learn about the most popular 6 below:

408 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
31,142 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $11,779. The average student takes 4.82 years to complete their degree at UNLV. 96% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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210 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
20,722 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.56 years to graduate. 94% of students get financical aid. 98% of the teachers are full time.

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105 Degrees in Major Awarded
29,965 Total Students

17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $6,950. 100% of the teachers are full time.

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Nevada State College

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105 Degrees in Major Awarded
23% Graduation Rate
7,289 Total Students

100% of the teachers are full time. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 5.00 years.

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58 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,249 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 99% are considered full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 90% of students receive it. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1.

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

Major Annual Graduates in NV
Child Development & Psychology 52
Clinical & Counseling Psychology 36

View all majors related to Psychology

View Nationwide Psychology Report

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