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General Psychology in Nevada

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General Psychology Schools in Nevada

908 Psychology students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In terms of popularity, General Psychology is the 4th most popular major in the state out of a total 195 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of General Psychology Majors in Nevada

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 728
Associate Degree 163
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 12
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 12
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 12
Master’s Degree 5

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: 7.8%
  • Black or African American: 6.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 31.2%
  • White: 42.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.8%
  • Other Races: 11.6%
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Jobs for General 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 General 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
43% Graduation Rate
31,142 Total Students

96% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 98% of the teachers are full time. The student loan default rate of 4.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

210 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
20,722 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 4.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Of all the students who attend this school, 92% get financial aid. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $44,263 a year.

105 Degrees in Major Awarded
29,965 Total Students

A typical student attending CSN will pay a net price of $7,019. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 21 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 86% of students receive it.

#3

Nevada State College

Henderson
105 Degrees in Major Awarded
19% Graduation Rate
7,289 Total Students

100% of the teachers are full time. The 4.00% student loan default rate is lower than average. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1.

58 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,249 Total Students

In their early career, Truckee Meadows Community College grads earn an average salary of $33,576. The 9.00% student loan default rate is lower than average. This public school has an average net price of $9,200.

#6

Sierra Nevada College

Incline Village
22 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
617 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $30,603. The student loan default rate of 4.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The average student takes 4.10 years to complete their degree at SNC.

General Psychology Careers in NV

Some of the careers psychology majors go into include:

Job Title NV Job Growth NV Median Salary
Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists 22% $77,200
Managers 19% $94,460

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 General Psychology

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