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. Also, learn how UC Irvine ranks among other schools offering degrees in psychology.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for psychology majors, UC Irvine came in at #16. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #3 in California.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of California - Irvine handed out 366 bachelor's degrees in general psychology. This is an increase of 20% over the previous year when 306 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of psychology students who receive their bachelor's degree at UC Irvine is $28,714. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $28,637 for all psychology bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UC Irvine, psychology students borrow a median amount of $14,883 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.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the psychology program at UC Irvine is $209 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the psychology majors at University of California - Irvine.
The psychology program at UC Irvine awarded 366 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 31% of these degrees went to men with the other 69% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California - Irvine with a bachelor's in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 124 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 114 |
| White | 61 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 39 |
| Other Races | 22 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Child Development & Psychology | 800 |
| Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology | 39 |
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