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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for psychology majors, UCONN came in at #25. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Connecticut.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Connecticut handed out 426 bachelor's degrees in psychology. This is a decrease of 1% over the previous year when 430 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 34 students received their master’s degree in psychology from UCONN. This makes it the #208 most popular school for psychology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 23 students received their doctoral degrees in psychology in 2021, making the school the #70 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 Connecticut.
Of the 426 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Psychology from UCONN in 2020-2021, 28% were men and 72% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Connecticut with a bachelor's in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 45 |
| Black or African American | 39 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 84 |
| White | 208 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 26 |
| Other Races | 24 |
Of the 34 psychology students who graduated with a master's degree in 2020-2021 from UCONN, about 6% were men and 94% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 74% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Connecticut with a master's in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 25 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 0 |
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 | 408 |
| Child Development & Psychology | 50 |
| Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology | 35 |
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