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Psychology Schools in Nevada

In 2020-2021, 997 students earned their Psychology degrees in NV.

As a degree choice, Psychology is the 5th most popular major in the 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 729
Associate Degree 179
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 41
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 41
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 41
Master’s Degree 32
Post-Master’s Certificate 15
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 15
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 1
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 1

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: 7.4%
  • Black or African American: 6.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 30.3%
  • White: 43.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.0%
  • Other Races: 11.5%
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Jobs for Psychology Grads in Nevada

7,960 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 Nevada

Psychology grads earn an average of $74,060 in the state and $95,610 nationwide.

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

430 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
31,142 Total Students

The 4.90% student loan default rate is lower than average. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 98%.

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

Graduates earn an average $44,263 after graduation. The full-time teacher rate is 98%. The average student takes 4.56 years to complete their degree at UNR.

121 Degrees in Major Awarded
29,965 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $7,019. The full-time teacher rate is 100%. 21 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#4

Nevada State College

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

The student loan default rate is 4.00% which is lower than average. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. It takes the average student 5.00 years to graduate.

58 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,249 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $33,576 a year. 21 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $9,200.

#6

Sierra Nevada College

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

9 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 24% are considered full time. An average student at SNC will pay a net price of $30,603.

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
Education 1,387
Social Sciences 925
Communication & Journalism 523
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences 175
History 109
Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies 35

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