by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. We've also included details on how UAFS ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in psychology.
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The bachelor's program at UAFS was ranked #909 on College Factual's Best Schools for psychology list. It is also ranked #9 in Arkansas.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Arkansas - Fort Smith handed out 39 bachelor's degrees in general psychology. This is a decrease of 3% over the previous year when 40 degrees were handed out.
Psychology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UAFS go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $26,233 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $28,637 for all psychology students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UAFS, psychology students borrow a median amount of $22,500 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all psychology bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $26,000.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the psychology majors at University of Arkansas - Fort Smith.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 39 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in psychology from UAFS. About 15% were men and 85% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 62% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Arkansas - Fort Smith with a bachelor's in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 24 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 4 |
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