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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for psychology majors, CU - Boulder came in at #41. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Colorado.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Colorado Boulder handed out 512 bachelor's degrees in psychology. This is an increase of 6% over the previous year when 485 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 18 students received their master’s degree in psychology from CU - Boulder. This makes it the #391 most popular school for psychology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 11 students received their doctoral degrees in psychology in 2021, making the school the #176 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the psychology majors at University of Colorado Boulder.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 512 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in psychology from CU - Boulder. About 22% were men and 78% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 69% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Colorado Boulder with a bachelor's in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 28 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 77 |
| White | 354 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 15 |
| Other Races | 34 |
Of the 18 students who graduated with a Master’s in psychology from CU - Boulder in 2021, 33% were men and 67% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 67% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Colorado Boulder with a master's in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Psychology students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Psychology | 534 |
| Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology | 7 |
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