Here is an overview of this program at UC Davis. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #7 out of 74 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates UC Davis as a strong choice for psychology, ranked #37 out of 1,514 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Psychology Schools | 37 of 1,514 |
| Best Psychology Schools in California | 9 of 194 |
Here is each degree level available for psychology at UC Davis, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 966 |
| Master’s | 8 |
| Doctoral | 18 |
This psychology field at UC Davis breaks down into these majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Research and Experimental Psychology | 966 |
| Psychology, General | 26 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of California-Davis handed out 966 bachelor’s degrees in psychology.
UC Davis is in the top 10% of the country for psychology at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #7 out of 74 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in California | 7 |
| Best Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region | 7 |
| Best Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 38 |
Psychology graduates with a bachelor’s degree from UC Davis earn a median of $53,955 a year. This is lower than $64,648, the median for all majors at UC Davis.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at UC Davis, psychology graduates take on a median debt of $13,219 in student loans. This is lower than $14,443, the typical median for all majors at UC Davis.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,442 | $44,148 |
| Fees | $3,544 | $3,544 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 22% of psychology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 78% went to women.
The largest share of psychology bachelor’s degree graduates at UC Davis were Hispanic or Latino. Approximately 30% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California-Davis with a bachelor’s in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 274 |
| Black or African American | 21 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 294 |
| White | 198 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 114 |
| Other Races | 65 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at UC Davis. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Psychology | 8 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Psychology | 18 |