by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at SCU. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #3 out of 74 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, SCU among the top schools in the country for psychology, placing at #10 out of 1,514 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Psychology Schools | 10 of 1,514 |
| Best Psychology Schools in California | 3 of 194 |
The following degree levels are available for psychology at SCU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 112 |
| Master’s | 122 |
This psychology area of study at SCU breaks down into these majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | 122 |
| Psychology, General | 112 |
During the most recent reporting year, Santa Clara University conferred 112 bachelor’s degrees in psychology.
SCU is in the top 15% of the country for psychology at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #3 out of 74 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in California | 3 |
| Best Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region | 3 |
| Best Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 18 |
Psychology majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from SCU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $66,503 a year. This is below $110,779, the median for all majors at SCU.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at SCU, psychology students borrow a median amount of $17,667 in student loans. This is lower than $20,351, the typical median for all majors at SCU.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $55,224 | $60,639 |
| Fees | $654 | $654 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 23% of psychology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 77% went to women.
The majority of psychology bachelor’s degree graduates at SCU were White. About 48% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Santa Clara University with a bachelor’s in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 14 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16 |
| White | 54 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 10 |
| Other Races | 13 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at SCU. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Psychology | 122 |
