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Psychology Schools in Utah

1,974 students earned Psychology degrees in Utah in the 2020-2021 year.

In terms of popularity, Psychology is the 8th most popular major in the state out of a total 38 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Psychology Majors in Utah

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 1,490
Associate Degree 256
Master’s Degree 156
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 39
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 39
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 39
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 30
Post-Master’s Certificate 30
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 3
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 3
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 3

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 2.2%
  • Black or African American: 1.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 12.7%
  • White: 74.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.4%
  • Other Races: 7.3%
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Jobs for Psychology Grads in Utah

4,950 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 Utah

Psychology grads earn an average of $80,920 in the state and $95,610 nationwide.

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

#1

University of Utah

Salt Lake City
466 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
33,081 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 97% are considered full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 87% of students receive it. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $13,572.

410 Degrees in Major Awarded
33% Graduation Rate
40,936 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 74% of students receive it. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 24 to 1. The 4.40% student loan default rate is lower than average.

349 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
36,461 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 71% get financial aid. This private institution charges an average net price of $13,474. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $49,424 after earning their degree at this institution.

249 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
27,691 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 3.60% which is lower than average. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 97% are considered full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.66 years.

#5

Salt Lake Community College

Salt Lake City
193 Degrees in Major Awarded
27,293 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 75% get financial aid. 23% of the teachers are full time. This public school has an average net price of $6,197.

102 Degrees in Major Awarded
31% Graduation Rate
29,596 Total Students

In their early career, WSU grads earn an average salary of $41,013. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $11,647. The student loan default rate of 4.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

84 Degrees in Major Awarded
40% Graduation Rate
12,582 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $36,702 a year. Of all the students who attend this school, 96% get financial aid. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.50%.

#8

Dixie State University

Saint George
61 Degrees in Major Awarded
22% Graduation Rate
12,043 Total Students

25 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 90% of students get financical aid. The student loan default rate of 8.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

#9

Snow College

Ephraim
32 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
5,800 Total Students

The 8.70% student loan default rate is lower than average. This public school has an average net price of $8,564. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $31,813 after earning their degree at this institution.

#10

Westminster College Utah

Salt Lake City
25 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% Graduation Rate
1,849 Total Students

An average student at Westminster College Salt Lake will pay a net price of $24,503. Graduates earn an average $45,904 after graduation. 100% of students get financical aid.

Psychology Careers in UT

Some of the careers psychology majors go into include:

Job Title UT Job Growth UT Median Salary
Psychology Professors 46% $68,640
Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists 31% $70,740
Managers 31% $92,070

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

Major Annual Graduates in UT
Education 14,970
Social Sciences 2,405
Communication & Journalism 1,544
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences 985
History 344
Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies 194

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