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 UMBC ranks among other schools offering degrees in psychology.
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UMBC was ranked #98 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for psychology majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #2 in Maryland.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Maryland - Baltimore County handed out 374 bachelor's degrees in general psychology. This is an increase of 17% over the previous year when 320 degrees were handed out.
Psychology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UMBC go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $30,408 a year. This is higher than $28,637, which is the national median for all psychology bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UMBC, psychology students borrow a median amount of $20,500 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.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the psychology program at UMBC is $362 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the psychology majors at University of Maryland - Baltimore County.
Of the 374 psychology students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from UMBC, about 23% were men and 77% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Maryland - Baltimore County with a bachelor's in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 62 |
| Black or African American | 84 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 61 |
| White | 130 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 13 |
| Other Races | 24 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology | 23 |
| Child Development & Psychology | 6 |
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