by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at UAA. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #1 out of 2 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates UAA as a strong choice for psychology, coming in at #413 out of 1,514 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Psychology Schools | 413 of 1,514 |
| Best Psychology Schools in Alaska | 1 of 2 |
The following degree levels are offered in psychology at UAA, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 59 |
| Master’s | 8 |
| Doctoral | 3 |
The psychology area of study at UAA breaks down into these majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Psychology, General | 62 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | 8 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Alaska Anchorage handed out 59 bachelor’s degrees in psychology.
UAA is among the very best schools in the country for psychology at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #1 out of 2 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Alaska | 1 |
| Best Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region | 69 |
| Best Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 372 |
Psychology graduates with a bachelor’s degree from UAA go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $46,809 a year. This is below $54,505, the median for all majors at UAA.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at UAA, psychology students accumulate a median of $16,432 in student loans. This is below $20,925, the typical median for all majors at UAA.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,224 | $19,776 |
| Fees | $1,546 | $1,546 |
Learn more about UAA tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 32% of psychology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 68% went to women.
The majority of psychology bachelor’s degree graduates at UAA are White. Approximately 46% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Alaska Anchorage with a bachelor’s in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 27 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 15 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at UAA. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Psychology | 8 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Psychology | 3 |
